17/03/2025
International Human Rights Commission-IHRC Mohsin Durrani
𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
In a world where human, civil, and fundamental rights are fiercely debated, fought for, and sometimes denied, we must pause and ask ourselves: What is the foundation of all rights? The answer is simple Humanity.
Before we are categorized by religion, nationality, ethnicity, or language, we are born as humans. We do not enter this world as Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Jews, or non-believers—we are simply human beings. The labels we carry are given to us by society, culture, and history, but our core identity remains unchanged: we are all part of the same human family.
True equality does not come from a constitution, a political system, or a legal framework it comes from recognizing and respecting the humanity in one another. When we truly embrace humanity, all civil, social, political, and economic rights naturally follow.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭?
Despite countless international treaties, human rights charters, and legal protections, discrimination, oppression, and inequality continue to exist. Why? Because while we talk about rights, laws, and freedoms, we often forget the essence of humanity itself.
A person is denied their rights because of their religion or belief.
A child is discriminated against because of their skin color.
A worker is exploited because of their caste.
A refugee is rejected because they speak a different language.
These injustices occur because we see differences before we see humanity. The moment we prioritize humanity over labels, no one will have to demand their basic rights—they will be given freely and equally.
𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Humanity is not bound by borders, religions, or ideologies—it is a universal force that connects one human with another on the basis of equality and respect.
A hungry child in one country deserves food just as much as a child in another.
A sick patient in a hospital deserves care regardless of their social or religious identity.
A worker deserves fair wages and dignity, no matter their nationality.
A victim of war or disaster deserves help, no matter which side of the border they come from.
When we prioritize humanity, we see people not as "others" but as our own.
𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬:
At birth, no one is born superior or inferior. No baby is born with a label of privilege or oppression it is society that divides, classifies, and discriminates. If society creates these barriers, society can break them too.
A world where humanity comes first is a world where:
✔ Every individual is respected, not judged.
✔ Every life is valued, not categorized.
✔ Every person has equal access to opportunities, safety, and dignity.
If we truly want a world where rights, justice, and freedom exist for everyone, we must begin by embracing the most fundamental truth: Humanity is above all differences.
blog by: Mohsin Durrani
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