The world is continuously changing, with new trends, technologies, and political and social movements taking over us. However, one thing remains unchanged among all these changes: human suffering.
With the help of social media, oppression, occupation, famine, and other atrocities are well-documented in current times. As humans, it’s our ethical and social responsibility not to turn a blind eye. We must raise our voices for the voiceless and those whose voices have been muted beneath the façade of power and politics.
Let’s explore why silence can be deadly and why action, no matter how small, can make meaningful change.
The Cost of Silence
History has taught us that humanity has always paid a heavy price for being silent during dark times. When we fail to raise our voices against evil, we allow atrocities to go unchecked and give perpetrators unlimited power.
Today, news channels, social media, and other communication platforms allow us to witness the evil that happens across the globe. But it is easier to be ignorant of something happening far away. However, the humans inside us must stand against these brutalities, recording our protests and calling an end to this injustice.
Human Rights Are Universal
Regardless of where we come from, what we believe, or how we look, every human deserves dignity, freedom, and security.
The roots of oppression flourish when basic rights are denied. Oppression can occur in any form, whether it’s through the suppression of political dissent or the genocide of ethnic groups.
By standing against atrocities, we affirm the universal nature of human rights. We reject the notion that anyone should suffer due to their gender, race, religion, or nationality. We send a message that no matter where an injustice occurs, it concerns us all.
Let’s be fair: it’s easy to get lost in the noises of heartbreaking headlines and the pain in our world. The amount of human suffering can sometimes get on one’s nerves, making individual efforts look small and insignificant. But during those times, we must remember that our history is filled with stories reminding us how collective action can topple even the most oppressive regimes and systems.
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