Human Rights + Social Justice

definition of justice

fairness where everyone is treated equally and people get what they deserve

definition of social justice

working to create a fair society where wealth, opportunities and rights are shared fairly

definition of human right

basic rights and freedoms that every person should have simply for being human

definition of discrimination

treating someone unfairly because of characteristics such as race, gender, religion, sexuality

definition of prejudice

judging someone negatively before knowing them, often based on stereotypes

definition of racism

discrimination against someone because of their race

definition of sexism

discrimination based on someone’s gender

definition of homophobia

discrimination/dislike against people who are homosexual

list 4 basic human rights

• right to life

• freedom of religion

• right to education

• right to equality

how does Islam respond to social justice in terms of brotherhood?

• ummah makes no distinction between people of different race

• Islam teaches equality + unity

• racism + discrimination is forbidden

how did William Wilberforce work for human rights?

• point: worked to end slavery + promote human rights

• example: as MP, campaigned for years + helped pass Slave Trade Act - banning slave trade in Britain

• explain: helped stop exploitation + suffering of enslaved

how did Elizabeth Fry work for human rights?

• point: worked to improve rights + treatment of prisoners

• example: visited prisons like Newgate + campaigned for better conditions, education + fair treatment of female prisoners

• explain: prisoners should still be treated with dignity + respect

how did Malala Yousafzai work for human rights?

• point: campaigns for girls’ right to education

• example: spoke out against the Taliban banning girls from school in Pakistan + later started ‘Malala Fund‘

• explain: education = basic right + should be available to all children

how did Malcolm X work for human right ?

• point: fought against racism + rights for Black Americans

• example: spoke publicly about racial injustice, worked with ‘Nation of Islam‘ + later promoted Black pride and equality

• explain: his activism helped challenge discrimination + demands equal rights for black people

what is the UDHR?

universal declaration of human rights - document created by UN that lists basic rights + freedoms all humans should have

what is the ECHR?

European convention on human rights - created in Europe + based on many rights in UDHR, but legally enforceable in European countries

what is the CDHRI?

• outlines human rights from Islamic perspective

• includes rights similar to UDHR but are interpreted according to Sharia law

what is the Christian responses to gender discrimination?

• men + women equal in God’s eyes

• supports equal rights + opportunities for women

what is the Islamic responses to gender discrimination?

• men + women spiritually equal before Allah

• teaches respect, dignity + fairness for both

what is the Christian responses to racism?

• all humans equal + created by God

• Jesus taught to love + respect all

what is the Islam responses to racism?

• teaches racial equality + unity of humanity

• people judged by actions not race/appearance

what is the Christian responses to restrictions on religious freedom?

• believe people should be free to practice faith

• support freedom of belief + worship

what is the Islamic responses to restrictions on religious freedom?

• faith = personal choice

• believe people not forced into or prevented from practicing religion

what Qur’an quote shows that religion is a choice?

“There is no compulsion to religion“

what Bible quote shows that race doesn’t matter?

“There is neither Jew nor Greek…for you all are one“

what Qur’an quote shows that sexism (+ racism) doesn’t matter?

"Anyone who does righteous deeds, male or female…will enter Paradise"

what Bible quote teaches to love + respect everyone?

"I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you should love one another"