Md. Rayhan Uddin: I am here to address a topic of ultimate importance – human rights. These rights are the fundamental columns of any just and equitable society, and they represent the essence of our shared humanity. Our duty as individuals, as communities, and as nations is to protect, promote, and always uphold human rights around the globe.
We are the Fights For Rights International. We as a charitable organisation, are working hard to ensure basic human rights in Bangladesh and around the globe. Our world is suffering. We do not need hatred but rather love and respect for each other.
The concept of Human rights has been constantly evolving over time. There have been some basic tenets in the way human societies functioned which recognized the importance of giving each individual access to certain rights. The society recognizes these rights of the individual and respects them.
The international law and theories that started taking shape around the 19th century have attempted towards defining human rights, which are rights to each individual irrespective of race, religion or culture.
Human rights embrace a wide range of freedoms and protections that are essential for the well-being and dignity of every person in this world. Including the right to life, liberty, and security of person; freedom from discrimination; the right to education, healthcare, and work; and the right to express one’s thoughts and beliefs without fear of persecution. These rights are not merely legal or political constructs; they are the very essence of what it means to be human.
Sorrowfully, even in the 21st century, we continue to witness countless violations of human rights around the world. These violations take many forms, from censorship and discrimination to torture and extrajudicial killings. These injustices persist due to ignorance, prejudice, and a lack of commitment to the principles of equality and justice.
Despite this formulated set of human rights, multiple cases of human rights breaches at different places in this world have been observed. I firmly believe that in such a situation an everlasting state of prosperity cannot prevail in a nation where its natives cannot enjoy human rights which are so integral to their existence.
The situation in Bangladesh is extremely critical nowadays. The Autocratic government of Awami League is killing the freedom of expression on every level. No one is safe under this government and we as an active human rights organisation doing everything possible to ensure basic Human Rights in Bangladesh.
I had the opportunity to represent the voice of Bangladeshi people in the UK parliament and in several international seminars.
It is inescapable for us, as global citizens, to stand up for human rights, not only for ourselves but for every person who is denied these basic freedoms. Let us remember that human rights are universal and inalienable. They are not dependent on race, religion, nationality, or any other characteristic. They belong to all people, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
Md. Rayhan Uddin
President,
Fight For Rights International.
