Lastly, at present human rights violations are occurring due to impatient and immoral practices resulting
from the demise of ethical values in family and society.
In 2019, Human Rights Day theme was “Youth Standing for Human Rights”. Since the establishment of NHRC, this year for the very first time Hon’ble Prime Minister had attended the human rights
day program as the Chief Guest. She called on everyone including youths to work together for the protection and promotion of human rights uttering strongly “We Protect Human Rights”. Commission is working to fulfill this goal. NHRC will create human rights protection club in all upazilla level which will
incorporate students of class 09 & 10 selected for student cabinet. These students will be trained on
human rights and will be the ambassador for raising awareness on human rights.
I believe, we will be able to introduce Bangladesh as humane country along with developed one
by working together for raising awareness on human rights protection and creating ethical values from
root to the center and by spontaneous particiaption of youths in human rights protection as well. Along
with the youth we commitYouth are standing up for human rights
No one would be left behind: spirit of mind is on the rise
Let's march on together towards the ways of rights
Human rights is universal- we all need to know
From the very birth- with dignity , we want to grow.
Hey Brother! we all have the right to freedom of expression
But none of us own the right to hurt difference of opinion
Human rights is equal for all-let's pronounce it in union
Society is at stake when ethical values are on the wane
In the family, the foundation of the ways of life is laid down
We need to say 'No' to drug, terrorism and corruption
Let's uphold the values of family life, o my brethren
Human rights is equal for all- let's pronounce it in union.
(Poem Translated by: Hiranmaya Barai, Former Secretary, NHRC)
Nasima Begum, ndc
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