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Hu-man Right
noun
plural noun: human rights
a right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Human rights can at times be complex and difficult to understand because of the different layers they seem to be wrapped in. However, in speaking with Ruba Ahmad, who works for Action Aid which is in an organization that helps to educate people about their rights, I was able to see human rights through such an organic lens. If we get rid of the word human rights all together for just a brief moment and we think about it as just having a right and a responsibility, then we can picture this concept as a ripple effect.
Human rights not only guarantee a human being a right but they also come with responsibilities. Ahmad's job is to provide people with the appropriate building blocks that will enable them to become self aware of their rights. Action Aid is responsible for hosting workshops that dive into subject matter that deals with accountability, transparency and responsibility. Everyone present in these workshops is asked to come with an open mind so such dialogue can be discussed. In addition, these workshops encourage participants that the possibilities of learning from one another are monumental and important.
Ahmad, says traveling does come with its risks but what might intimidate her from time to time is exactly what inspires her to continue on with the plight. She wants to provide human rights with much more than just a voice but help give these social issues a back bone. She understands and feels that there is really no end product but rather a feel good feeling of empowerment that can be the catalyst for change.
Human rights not only guarantee a human being a right but they also come with responsibilities. Ahmad's job is to provide people with the appropriate building blocks that will enable them to become self aware of their rights. Action Aid is responsible for hosting workshops that dive into subject matter that deals with accountability, transparency and responsibility. Everyone present in these workshops is asked to come with an open mind so such dialogue can be discussed. In addition, these workshops encourage participants that the possibilities of learning from one another are monumental and important.
Ahmad, says traveling does come with its risks but what might intimidate her from time to time is exactly what inspires her to continue on with the plight. She wants to provide human rights with much more than just a voice but help give these social issues a back bone. She understands and feels that there is really no end product but rather a feel good feeling of empowerment that can be the catalyst for change.
As a Muslim woman she is able to find courage through prayer which she does five times a day. Ahmad, says what she remembers most are the faces of the people she meets along the way and it can be incredibly difficult to not bring their emotions back home. However, prayer allows her to not become disenchanted with what she sees on a day to day basis and gives her the strength to continue on with her mission. In her crusade for human rights 23-year-old Ahmad is doing exactly what she loves and aspires to make a series of splashes that hopes will one day become a title wave.
