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 #UDHR 75th Anniversary 🧵 12/n Article 21 Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures. 12 comments
#UDHR 75th Anniversary 🧵 15/n Article 24 Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay. Article 25 Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of[…] lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. #UDHR 75th Anniversary 🧵 16/n Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection. Article 26 Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the [..] fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. #UDHR 75th Anniversary 🧵 17/n Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. #UDHR 75th Anniversary 🧵18/n Article 27 Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. #UDHR 75th Anniversary 🧵 19/n Article 28 Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized. Article 29 Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible. In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition #UDHR 75th Anniversary 🧵 20/n and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society. [..] Article 30 Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.” END. And now weep. How far off we are from all this.  I was about to say something similar (your final comment). Thank you so much for posting this; it is an important reminder. I don't imagine many have even heard of this vital document.  @pvonhellermannn Thank you for reminding us what politicians once aspired to. @pvonhellermannn This toot with part of the UNDHR about parents having a prior right to choose the type of education their children receive was key in getting home schooling legalised in South Africa. @GinevraCat thank you, that’s really interesting! I was wondering about that clause |
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Article 22
Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality.