Day of Fighting Injustice - 2019

                Last Friday, 23rd of August was celebrated in Brazil, the day of fighting injustice. We all must defend justice, because when there is some injustice happening for so many years, a dangerous precedent can happen, destroying democracy, undermining rule of law and the fundamental feeling of justice of the people. So, the public trust in our institutions is severely harmed. Consequently, the people start asking if they are worth so many taxes and credibility. Besides, when there is not justice, the abuses tend to grow and spreading and affecting many more people. So if you have witnessed any violation of human rights, record it and help fight injustice. You can send the images to the victims and help them to do justice. You should help to do justice, because if not you can be the next victim.  I have been fighting for justice, democracy and human rights for so many years and intend keep this work for more years ahead. I'll never give up to make Brazil a better country, more democratic, fairer, and where human rights are truly respected.  This post is a summary of two articles.  The first was published at https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/leadership/civic-action/how-to-fight-injustice.html. The second was published at   https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2016/01/amnesty-goals-2016-2019/

                         A lot of us were raised in what some might call the school of hard knocks. When we complained that a situation was not fair, parents, teachers, or other adults would all-too-often shrug their shoulders and tell us that life was not fair. that we should just accept things the way they were, even when we had an inkling there was potential for change.  What is the problem with that? Well, for starters, everything. While it is true that lots of things in life are not fair, we can, and actually have a responsibility to, work toward making things better, more equitable, and just. Telling kids they are powerless in the face of injustice is not just disempowering, it is ultimately not true. Every person, regardless of their age, has the ability to stand up for what is right and help the world become a more equal and fair place. Complaining that something is not right without also having a suggestion for how it could be made better is not actually helpful. So when your kids has identified something that is unfair, ask them what a more fair solution would look like and how it would work. Next, you can help them identify the person or people who have control over changing the situation. It is important to push the people in power to make important changes, but sometimes it is helpful to take matters into your own hands, If the city council is not willing to spend the money to fix up a rundown park, talk to local shops to see if they will donate supplies and then gather volunteers to clean up the place and plant new gardens. The bottom line is that whenever any of us see something that is unfair, it simply means we have work to do to make things right. Help your daughter or son understand their agency. Saying life is not fair will not fix a thing.                                                                                                                                                                                         Taking injustice personally. The world is changing and we are changing with it. With a stronger global presence, we need support more people to know, claim and enjoy their human rights. We will apply more pressure nationally abd internationally. Our legitimacy will grow as we buikd a truly global movement, defending human rights for all. These are challenging times for justice and human rights. And while more people are striving to get their voices heard, states are responding by cracking down on human rights, often in the name of protecting public order or ending terrorism. These goals outline how we will shift the way that human rights are fought for and achieveed, engaging where we can and confronting where we must. To achieve lasting progress worldwide, we will ensure we always:  1) Analyse why human rights abuses happen, guided by the people whose rights are violated. 2) Identify the most effective ways to create change. 3) Confront and expose states, corporations and institutions that violate rights. 4) Act quickly and effectively to support people facing injustice. 5) Innovate to achieve the most powerful impact. 6) Work with partners who share our determination. 7) Support people to claim the human rights that we all share. 1) RECLAIMING FREEDOM - We must turn the tide in favor of fairness and justice. To do this, we need to help communities to access the information and tools they need to claim their human rights, and to build societies that truly respect them. We need to create a world where people defending human rights are safe and supported. We need to do this by: Highlighting and reducing attacks on huma rights defenders. Supporting laws and policies that allow civil society to thrive. People know their rights and are empowered to claim them. We need to do this by: Pushing for government action that ensures human rights education. Empowering people to defend human rights. People can claim their rights to speak out, organize and challenge injustice. We need to do this by: Pushing for effective legal protections for whistleblowers. Ensuring surveillance measures meet human rights standards. 2) ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY - Justice systems too often fail to deliver accountability. So holding governments to account is critical, and persuading emerging powers to consistently support human rights has never been more important. The challenges remain significant. Regional mechanisms are overstretched. The International  Criminal Court faces difficulties. But we need to continue to demand accountability focusing on change, at a national level while working internationally. We'll work to create a world where: Regional and global human rights mechanisms are reinforced. Human rights governance and accountability are strengthened at a national level.