This post is a summary of four articles. The first published at http://www.abc.net.au/civics/democracy/. The second was published at https://www.un.org/en/globalissues/democracy/human_rights.shtml. The third published at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/democracy-human-rights-and-governance. And the last and fourth was published at http://www.humanrights.gov.au/violence-harassment-and-bullying. The title above was created by me.
Few concepts are as basic and as misunderstood as democracy. Fundamental to a robust democracy are active and informed citizens. Why is it necessary to teach democracy? This text addresses issues considering the process and nature of democracy. In the modern world the most common form is the constitutional democracy. The constitution outlines who will represent the people in a democracy. A constitution profide fixed limitations on the exercise of power by assigning certain specific powers to different structures of government. In a democracy the old traditions of deference and subordination have been replaced by a sense of equity among all the people. Every person has an equal right to be respected and listened to. Students must be taught to value democracy as a concept and a way of life. Schools have a vital role to play in nurturing the moral and ethical development of young people and their capacity to participate in civic life. In a healthy democracy, citizens questions the motives of their politicians, and scrutinise the activities of governments, the prevalent belief is that no government is perfect, no ruling doctrine or ideology unquestionably. The population should have an awareness of civic matters to ensure that the integrity of the chosen leaders is maintained. If voters are politically ignorant, how can they be confident that they will be fairly represented. By learning about the principles of democracy, the workings of government, and the various plights of groups throughout history, students are being taught how they can become actively involved in making democracy work. Effective education for democracy involves the inculcation of values and attitudes. In order to sustain democracy we must ensure that it is protected against challenges that may offer.
The values of freedom, respect for human rights and the principles of periodic and genuine elections are essential elements of democracy. In turn, democracy provides the natural environment for the effective realization of human rights. Democracy deficits, weak institutions and poor leadership are among the main challenge to the effective realization of human rights and democratic governance, as supported by the U. N. Emphasizes the role of individuals and people, all of them, without any exclusion, in shaping their human growth and the development of societies. But individuals can only make such contribution when their potential is unleashed through the enjoyment of human rights.
By helping societies protect the basic rights of citizens, it is possible prevent conflict, spur economic growth and advance human dignity. Countries with democratic freedom are more just, peaceful and stable, and their citizens can fulfill their potential. Through its democracy, human rights and governance programs, the USaid remains comitted to protecting and advancing our most cherished values.
Violence, moral harassment and bullying are human rights issues that profoundly affect the lives of many people. We all have the right to feel safe and respected. We all have the right to live our lives free. Violence, moral harassment and bullying can violate these rights. They can also impact on others rights, such as the right to education and the right to health. Victims can experience significant social isolation and feel unsafe. Bullying can lead to emotional and physical harm, loss of self-esteem, feelings of shame and anxiety, and concentration difficulties. These are not issues that concern only young people. Violence, moral harassment and bullying can occur in a number of different places and can affect people of all ages. Bullying can also take place in cyberspace. New technologies enable the spread of information and images to large numbers of people very quickly. We all have a responsibility to create a safe environment by standing up against violence, moral harassment and bullying, we can all be a part of the solution.
Moral harassment - a person or a group of individuals that treats another in a manner that is hostile, whether through actions, words or in writing, and if those actions affect the dignity or phychological well-being, as well as causing a deterioration in their relationships and activities or even jeopardizing the employment. Differences between moral harassment and bullying - Moral harassment is an action that is meant to or happens to cause discomfort for the victim. Bullying is when one individual or more, socially degrades the victim either for the purpose of increasing their own self-comfort or for the enjoyment of others.
Moral harassment - a person or a group of individuals that treats another in a manner that is hostile, whether through actions, words or in writing, and if those actions affect the dignity or phychological well-being, as well as causing a deterioration in their relationships and activities or even jeopardizing the employment. Differences between moral harassment and bullying - Moral harassment is an action that is meant to or happens to cause discomfort for the victim. Bullying is when one individual or more, socially degrades the victim either for the purpose of increasing their own self-comfort or for the enjoyment of others.
