Equal rights, in theory, have universal scope but a lot of work must be done to ensure this premise is fulfilled.
Equal rights is a principle that is included in one of the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights . The aim is to ensure that all human beings, regardless of age, nationality, preferences and any other factor, have equal treatment under the law.
Unfortunately, in a large number of nations the right to equality is violated or directly annulled based on political systems or authoritarian social models in which space is given to discrimination , labor exploitation of minorities and a salary gap that significantly favors men when comparing the same task but performed by one gender or the other.
The value of equal rights
The value of equal rights can be perceived in any rule of law that adopts a legal system that aims to comply with norms and does not grant access (at least in theory) to privileges according to who is the subject being judged.
There are, on an international scale, multiple organizations and movements that develop activism that is highly committed to the defense, protection and fulfillment of equal rights , covering all areas for this purpose.
In every community it is essential and necessary to make all sectors visible and work without partisan, religious, cultural or economic differences in pursuit of an equitable and just society. No being is less transcendent. Hence, Justice would have to act with the same impetus every time animal rights , minority rights and men's rights are violated, to focus on realities that, surprisingly, are not at the same level. .
Social diversity, in any of its forms, must be the object of tolerance, respect and empathy.
Fight for equality
The fight for equality unfolds globally in an immense range of items. Each person, for reasons of identification, empathy, interest or personal desire, is free to embrace the cause they consider.
Thus, daily maneuvers are recorded to transform the academic field with the purpose of convincing the authorities of the importance of establishing educational equity , diversity in the classroom and inclusive education . Not being indifferent regarding the rights of students is another cause with a lot of social support.
In labor matters, it is common to raise the flags of equality in employment , equal pay and equality policies in companies , to describe another situation.
It is enough to minimally look around and form an objective judgment based on news that the media is replicating to know that still, in dozens and dozens of countries, there are serious social inequalities that translate into economic inequalities and inequalities in unfulfilled basic rights ( health inequalities , housing inequalities , inequalities in access to resources ).
That the law of equal marriage has been passed in several nations is a great advance and act of justice.
Equal rights for minorities and vulnerable groups
The idea of promoting equal rights for minorities and vulnerable groups implies educating, committing and working with the intention of giving voice, tools of struggle and empowerment to sectors that, in general, are overshadowed or minimized by populous groups, policies or unjust resolutions. or they fail to tip the balance in their favor.
The rights of children , the rights of migrants , the rights of the elderly , the rights of people with disabilities , the rights of refugees and the rights of indigenous people exist alongside thousands of other rights , but in these cases they are They require good and solid advice if the conflicts that involve them become so complex that the only way for justice to reign is to leave the verdict under the responsibility of an objective, fair and decent court.
Women, a big pending account
Women constitute a great unfinished business on a universal scale. Due to religion, race, gender, prejudices, culture, social role and countless variables, they are prevented from having as much freedom, access to opportunities and rights as men do have.
At this point it is inevitable to refer to the concepts of machismo and feminism , which are talked about so much due to the philosophy that respectively is their identifying mark.
On the other hand, awareness campaigns are not sufficient, as is clear from observing the constantly increasing statistics of femicide rates. Although a fatal outcome does not always occur, cases of domestic violence and gender violence are extremely serious problems. Obviously, education, severe legislation and social involvement are needed to leave behind this scourge that continues to ruin families, spread horror and spread fear.
It is also essential that every woman be able to inform herself and live her sexuality without fear of prejudice or attacks, to adopt the method of contraception that best suits her needs and intimate preferences without pressure from her partner, and to obtain support based on the family planning that she requires. dreams or not opting for the experience of motherhood . Finally, it is urgent to stop doubting or criminalizing members of the female gender who, when they can, dare to tell (and prove in court) that they once had an abortion , that they were subjected to sexual harassment or that they endured harassment. labor .