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| Freedom Walk– Kelly Ingram Park, Civil Rights Fine Art Print. By Victoria Nichols of Victoria Anne Photo Art. Available via etsy. |
Welcome to Week 8 of Human Rights Meditations. Each week we explore an Article from the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Discover more about the series here.
This week we're examining Article 8 of the UDHR.
Article 8: Every person is entitled to seek redress through appropriate domestic courts for violations of fundamental rights protected under their constitution or legislation.
Study the article below carefully and allow its meaning to settle in (given the length, you may wish to review it in sections as you contemplate). During your reflection, think about these questions:
· Which image immediately entered your thoughts?
· What was your reaction to the material?
· Consider your perception of yourself relative to those around you.
· Consider your views of the people in your environment.
· Consider your perspective on worldwide concerns.
Record your thoughts and place them somewhere visible during the week so you'll notice it regularly. This will encourage you to maintain your reflective practice! You could also jot down something memorable from this exercise.
Come on, let's have a conversation! We'd love to hear your views on each piece, what you're discovering about yourselves and the steps you're taking to align more closely with the Declaration. Remember, you can join in through comments below or via twitter using this hashtag: #hrmlak
My thoughts:
- Courts and journalism: how frequently do you witness accused individuals on screen, with reporters presenting their particular interpretation of the case "Joe remained unmoved as the magistrate outlined the terms"... pondering how neutral legal proceedings can truly be when media coverage dominates... As a jury member, I'd find it quite challenging to disregard certain viewpoints pushed by the press.
- I rarely hear discussion about court operations and I'm curious what others think about victims' experiences? Do you reckon our legal systems in Australia adequately look after crime victims? Your thoughts?
- I'm also considering the US civil rights era: reflecting on how many African Americans encountered unfair treatment through the courts because of brutality from their white peers...
Kate xx
PS: Our thanks to Victoria for contributing her artwork and championing this blog series! Have a look at her other pieces here.
PS: Our thanks to Victoria for contributing her artwork and championing this blog series! Have a look at her other pieces here.
