Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

"Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home -- so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. [...] Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world." -Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): a milestone document proclaiming the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world. 2019 Theme: Youth Standing Up for Human Rights After a year marked by the 30th ann...

Can humanity ever come together around a common cause or are we all too selfish as individuals? Kate: As much as I'd like to hope and remain positive, I don't think we ever could.  Facebook Weighs in: I think the majority of humanity can ... but you will ALWAYS have those who won’t no matter what  -Charity L. As long as we remain in a me, me, me State of mind, it will be difficult. -Anita S. We might come together if aliens from another planet attacked. Maybe ... -Debbie K.

Do you think that humans will ever be able to live together in harmony?  Sandy:  If we can get past the hate and everything that people seem to think is bad, yes we could. Michaelle:  No, humans will never be able to live in harmony as we are imperfect beings. Now, loving souls are those that can live in harmony; Heaven. 🙏❤️😇 Sid:   I think we could, but five minutes later someone would mess it up again. Kate: I try to be an optimist, but sadly I don't think it's possible.  Facebook Weighs in: Only after the fire nation attacks and my brother and I discover the new avatar: an Airbender named Aang. -Sarah K. Not as long as things keep goin the way they are -Jenn W. One can hope -Gina D. 

What goal do you think humanity is not focused enough on achieving? Sandy:   Certainly need to change how we treat our planet and other people. Michaelle:   I believe we are too focused on differences when we should really just be noticing how much we are all part of the human race. Sid:  Equal access to healthcare. Kate:  Creating a world where all people can afford to live. Homelessness and poverty run rampant and it's not necessary.  Facebook Weighs in: Protecting our planet. It's home. It's all we've got. -Lisa S. Curing diseases like cancer.   -Joseph R. Stopping the initial bullying that is leading too many to snap. -Lorah J. Kindness -Andrea M.