Shahriar Kabir speaks to DOT :
Human Rights Day is observed every year globally on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed 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.
Shahriar Kabir, a journalist and a human rights activist; on this eve shared with us his thoughts. He said today is a historic day which is observed globally. Whether a nation is civilized or not can be understood from its compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). From Bangladesh context, he said that the ethnic and religious minorities in Bangladesh have always been subject to discrimination. This government has taken some positive efforts in protecting the rights of ethnic and religious minorities. However, more can be done to improve their situation.
Our election is nearing. Every political party, participating in this 11th parliamentary election must include a provision in its manifesto that would compel them to ensure compliance to the provisions of UDHR, if it comes to power. Moreover, UDHR should be part of national curriculum for educating the children on human rights around the globe. Human rights should be a core part of basic education for all the kids. Children should be taught from the very beginning these human rights issues. Then we can dream for a world where everyone would respect and value each other.
Interviewed by Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed, Executive Editor, Daily Our Time.
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