[governance] Human Rights Day [ A moment of reflection]

[Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro]

Dear All,

Today is December 10th in many parts of the world and Human Rights Day, we
celebrate a simple but powerful declaration that “all human beings are born
free and equal in dignity and rights.”  Today is also a day of reflection.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted some 64 years
ago from today stands as a monument to the courage of its founders and to
freedoms longed for by every human being. The fight for these freedoms as
we all know still goes on - for as long as there is injustice, tyrants -
the fight will continue.

History has shown us that generations are capable of powerful social and
national transformation - what was completely acceptable in one era (such
as slavery) became unacceptable in the next. There are nations that are
still reeling from war, famine, political conflict and struggle with the
recovery process. The Internet has completely revolutionized the manner in
which human rights violations gets reported and we know that challenges
continue to exist and atrocities  did not end with the historic adoption of
the Universal Declaration on December 10, 1948.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead

There are many threats and challenges that abound in relation to an Open
and Free Internet and in the midst of navigating through these and managing
the concerns of diverse stakeholders within the Internet Universe.

We have through many challenges because there are some who were thoughtful
and committed and continue to sacrifice their time and energy into raising
the issues, creating awareness, running training, organizing meetings,
activating communities etc.

Today and every other day, I raise a toast to you, ordinary individuals who
do extraordinary things - for your courage, passionate belief that you can
make a difference, I salute you!



Warm Regards,




-- 
Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala
P.O. Box 17862
Suva
Fiji

Twitter: @SalanietaT
Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro
Tel: +679 3544828
Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851
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