<div class="fr-view"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> ;<strong>International Human Rights Day</strong>, ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">observed ;annually onâ¯</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">10th</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> ;</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>December</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">, marks the adoption of the <strong>Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)</strong> in 1948. This day serves as a global reminder of the prominence of dignity and equal rights for all people, emphasising justice, freedom and equality. ;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">What did you do last year on ;the ;10</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-fontsize="12">th</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> ;December? ;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Did you ;realise ;it was ;the Diamond ;Anniversary?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">In 2024, ;this day ;is still overlooked ;or forgotten by many, however, for ;theâ¯</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME)</strong> ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">communities, the day holds particular significance as ;it is ;a platform to address systemic inequalities and advocate for the ;realisation ;of these universal rights.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Historical Context and Current Challenges</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong> ;</strong></span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> ;<strong>Natio</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>nal Healthcare Service (NHS)</strong> ;</span><span data-contrast="auto">is ;facing increased difficulties ;facilitating ;rising demand and strained resources ;due to political and social instabilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Ch</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>anges in the Educational Curricula</strong> can greatly affect the way today’s youth develop.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The <strong>Quota System</strong> acts as a double-edged sword when ensuring that</span><span data-contrast="auto"> ;diversity and inclusivity in your workplace is maintained. ;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>A Day for Advocacy and Reflection</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Human Rights Day offers an opportunity to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Highlight Disparities</strong>:</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">â¯Amplify issues such as racial profiling, discriminatory policies and underrepresentation in leadership. ;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Racial Profiling</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">: Have you ever felt you were treated differently solely based on your race? For example: Several policies today are based on laws created years ago. ;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Discriminatory Policies</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">: ;Today, ;do you feel ;that your workplace, place of study or everyday life includes/has policies protecting you?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Underrepresentation in Leadership</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">: ;Did you vote this year and if you had an issue, would you be comfortable approaching your local MP ;or ;council?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Celebrate Contributions</strong>:</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">â¯Acknowledge the cultural, economic &; social contributions of BAME communities, cultivating a spirit of inclusion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br /></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Joining OU groups / clubs can be a great way to share ideas with like-minded people and representing the BAME student populace, gives us a voice and helps to foster a spirit of inclusion. ;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335559685":720}'> ;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Voice Your Stance for Equality</strong>:</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">â¯Advocate for targeted policies that address historical injustices and empower ;marginali</span><span data-contrast="auto">s</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">ed groups.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br /></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Do you feel that your community has been left out due to unjust historical laws?</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335559731":720}'> ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br /></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br /></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Have you heard about the recent Māori Rights case ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">regarding the New Zealand-</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">based MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke&#8217;s Haka in the protest of the controversial ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">bill?</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335559731":720}'> ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br /></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br /></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">By participating with support groups like BAME, you too can have a voice in ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">empowering change.  ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335559731":720}'> ;</span></p>
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<h3><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Moving Forward</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">From anti-racism movements to campaigns for equity, these efforts align with the core principles of International Human Rights Day, demanding accountability for violations and the dismantling of structural discrimination.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The application of International Human Rights Day requires sustained commitment to its ideals, particularly for BAME communities. This ;effectively ;means not only confronting racism and inequality but also creating environments where diversity is ;celebrated ;and equity is ;realised. ;Emphasis on ;instilling this ;could be ;upheld ;by ;governments, ;organisations ;and individuals, ;working ;collaboratively to ;enhance ;the UDHR&#8217;s principles and ensure that no community is left behind.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">By bridging the ideals of Human Rights Day with the lived experiences of BAME communities, we can ;nurtu</span><span data-contrast="auto">re ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">a world where equality and dignity are not aspirations but realities for all.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}">To find out more about the 2024&#8217;s Human Rights Day, please visit the ;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"><a href="https://www.ohchr.org/en/get-involved/campaign/hrd2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">United Nations Human Rights website</a>.</span></p>
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