Fasting & Human Rights

Flashcards about Fasting and Human Rights

Fasting (Isaiah 58:6-10)

Breaking chains of injustice, ending workplace exploitation, freeing the oppressed, canceling debts, sharing food, housing the homeless, clothing the poor, and supporting families.

Human Rights

Fundamental rights entitled to every person simply by being human, protecting against harm and promoting peaceful coexistence.

Significance of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Aims to prevent abuses like discrimination, intolerance, injustice, oppression, and slavery by ensuring human rights are well-known and respected.

Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

We are all born free and equal; with our own thoughts and ideas, and should be treated the same way.

Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences.

Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Life: We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety.

Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

No Slavery: Nobody has any right to make us a slave.

Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

No Torture: Nobody has any right to hurt or torture us.

Article 6 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

You Have Rights No Matter Where You Go: I am a person just like you!

Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

We're All Equal Before the Law: The law is the same for everyone, and must treat us all fairly.

Article 8 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Your Human Rights Are Protected by Law: We can all ask for the law to help us when we are not treated fairly.

Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

No Unfair Detainment: Nobody has the right to put us in prison without good reason.

Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Trial: Should be in public and unbiased.

Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

We're Always Innocent Till Proven Guilty: Right to show innocence.

Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Privacy: Protection from intrusion.

Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Freedom to Move: Right to travel within one's country.

Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Seek a Safe Place to Live: Right to seek asylum in another country.

Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Right to a Nationality: Right to belong to a country.

Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Marriage and Family: Equal rights in marriage and separation.

Article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Your Own Things: Protection of personal property.

Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Freedom of Thought: Freedom of religion or belief.

Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Freedom of Expression: Right to share ideas.

Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Public Assembly: Freedom of association.

Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Democracy: Right to participate in government.

Article 22 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Social Security: Right to housing, health care, etc.

Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Workers' Rights: Right to fair wages and union membership.

Article 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Play: Right to rest and relaxation.

Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Food and Shelter for All: Right to a good life and care.

Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Right to Education: Free primary school and choice in learning.

Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Copyright: Protection of artistic creations.

Article 28 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A Fair and Free World: Proper order to enjoy rights and freedoms.

Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Responsibility: Duty to protect others' rights and freedoms.

Article 30 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

No One Can Take Away Your Human Rights.

Amnesty International

Organization working to highlight and alleviate violations of human rights worldwide.

Prisoner of Conscience

Individual imprisoned for their beliefs, race, religion, or language.

Amnesty International's Aims

Seeks release of prisoners of conscience, fair trials for political prisoners, and abolition of torture and the death penalty.

ACT (Action by Christians Against Torture)

Christian organization campaigning for the abolition of torture.