(04 U-->Z) Civic obligation: What is our responsibility for helping fellow human beings in search of security and a better life? Do we have a responsibility to admit people seeking security and/or a better life to each of our nations? What obligations do we have to comply with the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Do you believe that everyone is entitled to the rights that the document specifies? Tell us why or why not. by Judi Freeman https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j Please post your responses below, with your names and countries indicated! en-us 2021-01-15 22:59:34 UTC 2025-12-30 09:55:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Tiffany T Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1099554331 I believe that it is our duty to allow other fellow human beings to enter and search for their new lives in this country. I do not think that it is fair for us to be the only ones allowed to live and prosper in the U.S since we are all originally immigrants except for the Indigenous population. Admitting people in to seek new opportunities is something that America needs to adapt and understand because, unfortunately, some Americans think that all immigrants are stealing "American" jobs, which is evidently untrue. We have an obligation to comply to the UN's declaration of rights and everyone should be granted these rights no matter their gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, etc. ]]> 2021-01-19 04:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1099554331 Lila C Boston, MA,USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1102403003 In my opinion, We as human beings are obligated to help others who are in search of a better life. People do not get to choose what life they are born into, and to fault someone for wanting something that you were simply born with is just wrong. I think that people deserve any chance they can get at a better life and should not face hate simply because of it. A huge problem in the United States especially is xenophobia . I have alway found this really ironic because this country was founded off of immigrants, and has been built by immigrants. We have the obligation to comply with the UN's declaration of human rights because every single person on this earth deserves to be treated like a human being. ]]> 2021-01-19 17:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1102403003 Lilah C Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103065862 2021-01-19 19:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103065862 Leah P, Boston, MA, USA lprizant https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103088714 I believe that everyone has an obligation to accept immigrants into society. It is up to the individual on how generous they want to be but extended basic rights to all is fundamental human morale. Nations should accept immigrants because immigrants actually help overall in increasing diversity and employment. America especially was founded by immigrants, some who came willingly and some who were forced. If America preaches its superiority and American Dream, then how does excluding immigrants from attaining that dream make sense? Many nations are wrought with crime, famine, and other struggles that any person would want to escape if they can. Many Americans lack the empathy to realize that they would want to escape bad conditions as well. Therefore, I believe that every person is entitled to the rights listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The "illegal immigrant problem" has been blown completely out of proportion due to the blatant racism of many white Americans who believe their rightful jobs will be taken away.]]> 2021-01-19 19:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103088714 Grace C Boston, MA, USA gconnolly9 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103111938 I believe that every nation has a responsibility to admit people in search of security and a better life. The vast majority of the United States population is descended from relatively recent immigrants or immigrated here themselves, so I feel that we have a particular obligation to maintain open borders and support pro-immigration policies. Further, I think that the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides a very strong minimum for the immigration rights all humans deserve: everyone should be able to seek asylum, migrate to other countries and change their nationalities. I think it is wrong that people may be denied the right to immigrate based on their country of origin, as that should not be the sole determinant of someone's future. As Porter and Russell wrote in their New York Times article, immigration is necessary to many countries including the United States, and almost all of the "downsides" are greatly exaggerated or outright lies.]]> 2021-01-19 19:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103111938 Greta G, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103272939 In my opinion, everyone has the responsibility to help out fellow human beings achieve a better life and security.  Extending basic human rights to all people is something that everyone must do. Not everything that we have in our lives is somethings that others have, such as basic fundamental human rights. We do have a responsibility to aid others and help them achieve a better life if that is to be in our nations. Just like a lot of my peers, my parents were immigrants to the United States, and while they were not running away from a horrible life and had a lack of human rights in the country they lived in before, they still wanted a better life. They achieved that when they came to the United States. We have an obligation to comply with the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as it sets a baseline for how people across the world should be treated. No one should suffer from being persecuted and other horrific violations of Human rights. I firmly stand with Article 14, which states the “right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.” Everyone who is human is entitled to basic rights, as we are all people.]]> 2021-01-19 20:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103272939 Zoë Price, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103730807 I believe that each of us has the fundamental responsibility to take in others in need when we have the ability to help. In the United States, I think it is hypocritical to not accept all immigrants because of the fact that our country was founded mainly by both voluntary and involuntary immigrants. There are more than enough resources in our country to take these people in and any xenophobic argument that immigrants “will rely on “true Americans’” tax dollars to live” or that they will “steal Americans’ jobs” is ridiculous, because, just as the New York Times article talked about, immigrants bring economic benefits to a country and most Americans’ perception of the status of immigrants is exaggerated. Some immigrants also leave their countries in the global South because of climate change, which is mainly caused by global North countries’ practices. It is each country’s duty to take in any immigrant looking for a better life, especially if that country’s practices are adding to the reasons for more immigration. Everyone is entitled to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights because everybody is born equal, and so each political power in the world has the obligation to comply with that declaration of rights.]]> 2021-01-19 23:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103730807 Sydney H, Boston, MA, USA shanlon9 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103821498 Though it is ultimately not the public's decision to choose how immigration is handled in our country, we all must realize that we have a responsibility in this process: We must treat these new members of our society with great respect. While immigration is viewed by many Americans as wrong and upsetting, it is hypocritical given the fact that the majority of US citizens immigrated here at some point. While I have not been faced with the hardships of immigration(specifically xenophobic experiences), I know that my great-grandfather was tasked with overcoming these instances. With the clear directions shown in the articles of the Declaration of Human Rights, it is unbelievable that immigration is looked down upon. These rights should apply to everyone, no matter their background or heritage.One statement that stood out to me was Article 14, which grants people the “right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution." With the constant xenophobia and attacks on immigrants present in our own country, I believe there should be extensive protection surrounding these articles and the persons they concern.  ]]> 2021-01-20 00:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103821498 Sophia Ahearn, Boston, MA, USA sahearn4 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103880669 As the New York Times has said that immigration is not slowing down anytime soon, and with this comes the rapid growth of myths, ans stereotypes. And as fellow human beings we have a responsibility to protect and shelter those in need. Those who have been granted their human rights have a responsibility to help grant others theirs. The UN declaration is not a suggestion but a DECLARATION. This means that we are obligated to follow those rights. Everyone is entitled to the rights that they were given at birth. The rights that are given to us at birth are supposed to set us on an equal playing field to reach other opportunity. But, unfortunately these rights are not granted and therefore right from birth many people are at a disadvantage.]]> 2021-01-20 01:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1103880669 Katie Rouse, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1107808572 In regards to the United States, I believe we definitely have a responsibility to admit immigrants seeking a better life. Our country was born from immigrants. Like Zoë says, it would be hypocritical of us to turn immigrants away, as the former president would have us do. But what I find most ridiculous is that so often those that advocate to keep immigrants out are the ones that simultaneously preach “patriotism,” as if they don’t realize the one of our founding fathers, one of the original patriots, was an immigrant.
We also have the obligation to comply with the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It’s even in the name: universal. They are the rights that people deserve no matter where they are on Earth, and to ignore those rights or put them aside because some consider them inconvenient is despicable. The United States is one of the leading countries in the world, and as President Biden says, “We must lead not by the example of our power, but by the power of our example.” If the United States won’t hold themselves to these standards of basic human rights, how can we expect anyone else to? I also believe that everyone is entitled to the rights that the document specifies. They are described as human rights. Not rich human rights, not first world human rights, but simply human rights. We are all human, regardless of our circumstances, and we all deserve these rights. 
]]> 2021-01-20 21:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1107808572 Esli R, Boston, MA, USA erosenthal21 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1107859594  I believe that everyone is entitled to the right to seek security in other countries. We as a country are not only required by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to allow immigration, but also have a moral responsibility to help those who need it. This includes allowing for effective and efficient immigration. While immigration policies are primarily made by the government, we can use our voices by voting for politicians who stand for helping immigrants seeking asylum, and making immigrants in our own neighborhoods feel safe and welcomed. Negative stereotypes and harmful rhetoric by people in power often perpetuate false information that can lead to unnecessary hysteria surrounding immigration, when in reality immigrants are not harmful. Arguments advocating for harsher immigration policies are often based on false perceptions, as the New York Times article points out. Not only is it our responsibility as human beings to help those in need, but immigration can also be helpful to countries, and should be viewed as an opportunity, not a problem. ]]> 2021-01-20 21:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1107859594 Maianh T, Boston MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1107980912 We most certainly have a responsibility to help fellow human beings in search of security and a better life. Especially being a more developed country, the US has an abundance of resources to provide this, through the hundreds of years of work done by immigrants. I completely agree with Zoë's point about the US being hypocritical in having a substantial amount of gratuitous attitudes towards those who seek out a better life in this country. This country was and is being built at the expense of immigrants, but gives it thanks by creating increasingly difficult citizenship processes, offering little help in worker safety and security, and   spewing demeaning and threatening comments. Like the New York Times article said, the focus should not be on the amount of immigrants coming into the country, but the reason for why. People don't pick up and leave their home for a place that may not welcome them as a first choice. They don't come to take jobs or destroy the economy. They come because their country is not providing for them and this is the final card up their sleeve. Being a country that was built on immigrants, is especially our obligation to uphold the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the declaration that everyone is entitled to. The least we could do is use whatever advantages we have over other nations to allow a place of refuge, but we also need to look to build up other countries as well. No one should be pushed out of their own home without their own accord and I think that that is something many Americans fail to sympathize with. ]]> 2021-01-20 22:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1107980912 Shamir Remy, Boston MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108021533 We all come from different places around this world. Some of us live in comfort knowing that nothing terrible will happen to us while others live in constant fear that they could die at any moment. Regardless of what our background is, there is one thing that connects us all. We are all human beings. The only way in which society can advance is if we help one another in times of need. We have a responsibility to ensure that, where ever evil arises, people are able to escape in hopes of finding a better life. To deny persons of the opportunity to live a safe and secure life is no different as to partake in the malicious acts that led those persons to escape from where they once were. Complying with the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights ensures that we always look out for those in other countries who are in need. Complying with all obligations prevents evildoers from being able to enforce their reign of terror upon all of their citizens. Because we are all human beings, every single person is entitled to the rights that were specified by the United Nations document. As the leader of the free world, the United States must do all that it can to ensure that injustices are never committed against anyone. As MLK once said, "Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere." If we don't guarantee the rights to every single person, the ones stated by the United Nations, we are partaking in the injustices they're trying to escape from. Freedom and Democracy can survive if we do our part to ensure a better future for all.]]> 2021-01-20 23:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108021533 Azalea Thompson, Boston, Massachusetts, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108036744 I think we have a responsibility to help people seeking security and a better life by doing our best to admit them to our nations. I believe that everyone is entitled to the rights that the document specifies and that nations are obliged to comply with them. 

In the United States, almost every single person is either an immigrant or a descendent of immigrants. However, there are some strong anti-immigrant sentiments, especially against non-Europeans. The immigration process is often very long and complicated. Sometimes it takes years. Many people are in unsafe situations and can't wait years to come to a safer place. I think that to better comply with  the UN Declaration of Human rights, we need to do better to support people's right to security, asylum, and change of nationality. An inefficient and exclusionary immigration process puts migrants at risk of danger and exploitation.

A bit of current events--today, our new President Biden (!) reversed Trump's travel ban aimed at Muslim-majority countries (in his campaign he had proposed a "Muslim ban" ). He also stopped funding for the border wall with Mexico. I was relieved to see this, and I am curious about what the new administration will do (or not do) to reform the immigration system to better comply with the UN rights. ]]> 2021-01-20 23:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108036744 Katy Kelley, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108123939 I believe that it is our moral responsibility to help others. If we see someone is in trouble it is not ethical to walk away and ignore them, we should always help to the best of our abilities. This also goes for helping others search for a better life. We don’t get to choose the life we are born into but we can choose the life we make out of it, and wouldn’t you want to receive help if you needed it, so if someone else needs help we should provide. Everyone should always comply with the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They are the rights that people deserve no matter where they are in this world, no matter their race, social status or class, skin color or religion. We need to start recognizing the hate and xenophobia in this country and condemn people who encourage and continue to display it. Everyone in this world deserves to be treated equally and it is time the world realizes that. ]]> 2021-01-21 00:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108123939 Xinyan Chen, Boston, Massachusetts, USA xchen25 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108226018 I believe that as immigrants ourselves or descendants of immigrants, we have the responsibility to not only acknowledge that there are groups of people who are seeking security and a better life in other countries, but we are also responsible for actively stepping up to help them. Since everyone is protected by the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, they are obligated to comply with them to ensure that others also receive the same rights. Everyone is entitled to these rights since birth in order to provide equal opportunities for people to have a better life. Despite being a country built by hard working immigrants, many Americans are fueled by xenophobia and racist stereotypes to push immigrants out of the country and prevent those who dreams of a better life to enter. The immigrants are forced to leave their homes due to economic problems, violence and gang activities, global warming, or simply because they want a better life for their family. Nevertheless, Americans are blinded by the false perception that immigrants are taking away their job, so they fail to understand the struggles that immigrants face. I agree with Professor Alesina in the New York Times article that “Anti-immigration parties foster these misperceptions in a variety of ways strategically to gain support for their anti-immigration stands.” Politics is one of the main causes for xenophobia and hate crimes. The solution to this problem is to petitioning for immigration policies and vote for a candidate that will accept immigrants into the country. We have the responsibility of helping to create  a safe and welcoming country for the immigrants.]]> 2021-01-21 01:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108226018 Gabi Vasquez Rosado, Boston, Massachusetts, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108343941 2021-01-21 03:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108343941 Fiona McCleary, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108360401 I believe that as human beings we should want to help other human beings. A humans origins or background shouldn't matter when they are in need of a helping hand. America has the resources to let immigrants in and help them to get better lives, so why shouldn't we? We would hope to expect the same treatment for our neighbors if we were in need. A human shouldn't be denied access to a safe and happy life. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights goes through the rights that humans are born with and protects the people in a sense. The idea is to provide equal opportunity to success and a happy life across the board and protection from those who try to take this away from you. Therefore I would believe that everyone should be offered the rights that this document provides. Why wouldn't someone deserve the right to be protected from people who try to take away their rights? As Americans we believe that our freedom is most important, we were founded through ideas of freedom. However, some people still think it is okay to take away other peoples freedoms and rights to just exist because they come from somewhere else or they seem different to us. Our country was founded off of immigrants and now many people believe it is right to keep them out. All of our ancestors were in their shoes at one point and I think people need to look at the bigger picture and think about the real reason on why they're so afraid of immigrants.]]> 2021-01-21 03:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108360401 Samuel Ringrose, Boston, Massachusetts, USA sringrose1 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108373198 I believe that we have the responsibility to assist anyone seeking a better life in a new country. As humans, we must support each other through our individual or societal struggles, and if any person feels that they must leave their home for safety or opportunity, they should receive help and no obstacles. I believe that we should allow the vast majority of people who want to come here into the US, because immigration has proven to be beneficial to the societies of the countries it happens in. Also, we have space, and if they want to come here, I see no good reason why they shouldn't be able to come. Many immigrants are hard workers, and they will greatly benefit the economy. They will also raise families that will go on to support our country in the future. Also, we have a moral obligation to help immigrants, because the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says that we should. Unfortunately, many countries, even the US, ignore the rights presented in this declaration, and human rights are constantly being violated throughout the world. I think that, at the end of the day, all human beings, regardless of who they are or where they are from, are entitled to these rights. Otherwise, we aren't treating our fellow human beings as real people, but as something less. While this may be difficult to enforce around the world, we should still try as hard as possible to ensure these rights for as many people as possible.]]> 2021-01-21 03:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108373198 Willa Davis, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108397100 I stand by the cliche phrase, treat others the way you would like to be treated. While I don't know if most people would apply this on a national or even global scale, I would. I think we have a responsibility to help those around us pursue freedom, security, and a better life.  While this does not mean we have to become best friends with every person seeking this that we come across, and save them, we have to at least not stand in their way. Almost everyone in this country (excluding Natives), is an immigrant or a descendant of one, so it is beyond hypocritical for an Irish immigrant to tell an Mexican Immigrant (who are both equally American) to "go back to their country" as if they couldn't turn around and tell you to do the same thing.
I agree with Gabi and definitely think that we have a duty to grant asylum, and ensure everyone gets a fair, peaceful chance at getting into the United States (along with reformation to our Visa process that can take up to 15+ years to get).
I do think that we are all entitled to the rights of the United Nations, and since that is so, the United States needs to better comply with them. We must better our asylum and immigration processes. As Fiona said, we are a country built off of immigrants, and for past presidents (Trump) to completely disregard that and enforce racism and xenophobia rather than acceptance is horrific. 
Article 14 says we have the "right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution." We are not an exception, rather we are an example as the worlds "melting pot". We are seen as a place for pursuing freedom, security, and prosperity, so we must act like it.

]]> 2021-01-21 03:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108397100 Aris T, Nurmijärvi, Finland https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108404000 As nation, we should not be obligated to help any person trying to leave their homeland just like we shouldn't be obligated to help any country not being capable to help their own citizens.
We have rights to do so, but there mustn't be any obligation.
Otherwise we would with the same logic be obligated to take those who don't even accept our laws and practices and why should we have to do that?]]> 2021-01-21 04:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108404000 Xixin Liao, Boston, MA, USA xliao3 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108542279 I believe that everyone has an obligation to admit people seeking security and/or a better life to each of our nations. It should be recognized that at some point, all of us were immigrants to the country we’re now in. Many of our ancestors have immigrated to foreign lands in hope for a better life and now that generations have passed and we’re living comfortably where we are, we shouldn’t forget our immigrational history. In countries like the United States, there are more than enough resources to share with immigrants as opposed to what people are claiming that immigrants are only there to steal their jobs and opportunities away from them so our country is one that we should definitely welcome immigrants with open arms into. We have an obligation to comply with the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights because all people are entitled to the protection of their human rights. This world that we live in is not fair, but what we should do at the very least is ensure that everyone stands equal on the same line and have access to their human rights regardless of who they are, where they’re from, and what they identify with.

]]> 2021-01-21 05:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1108542279 Colin McCarthy, Boston, Ma, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1110241255 I believe that we have the responsibility to help anyone seeking a better life in a new country or our country. We should all see what the right thing to do here is. We must support others who come to a new country to seek a better life and assist them and help them succeed. We would all hope for the same treatment if we were in need, so anyone that is seeking a netter life in a new country should not stand alone. I see no reason as to why they shouldn't be allowed in our country.]]> 2021-01-21 14:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1110241255 Douglas Griffiths, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1111454359 I think there’s a difference between people seeking security and people seeking a better life, with this I think we should be obligated to admit those who are seeking security/ asylum but it’s not an obligation to admit those just seeking a better life. It’s kind of like survive or thrive where we are obligated to make as many people as possible survive but not obligated to have everyone thrive. Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which is the article that relates best to the question only discusses asylum from persecution, so I believe we are obligated to enforce this right onto ourselves and others but that doesn’t mean admitting everyone. There’s also the clause within Article 14 stating “ This right may not be invoked in the case of prosecutions genuinely arising from non-political crimes or from acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations” so not everyone is entitled to the rights specified in that document according to that document. 
Summary: Those seeking survival from their country should be admitted universally, but those wanting to thrive shouldn’t be universally admitted.
]]> 2021-01-21 18:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1111454359 Anastasija (North Macedonia) https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1112243694 I agree with most people saying that there is a difference between wanting better security and wanting a better life. Personally human rights belong to each human being. Seeking a better life in a better country isn't something that should be forbitten, and being an immigrant isn't supposed to be a negative thing. People from different places, religions, believes and colour should come together and work together. Yes, climate change and mother nature can make people want to move to a better place but you can't really stop them. I don't want to get mixed in politics but, building up a wall to basically forbid someone from wanting something better. In my opinion every country should be welcome to anyone looking for a new place to live, cause next day maybe they will want to live somewhere else too, how will they want to be threated? ]]> 2021-01-21 21:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1112243694 Julia P, Brzesko, Poland jpajor10 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1112260747 I think we have to treat everyone equally. If someone needs help, we should help them. It is our responsibiliy to treat people with kindness and respect. If we have a chance to help somebody, we should move in for the kill. I think everyone knows that most of us are priviliged. We have got clean water, food, clothes, house and a country we live in. Some of us don't have it, so in my opinion we could share all those things with them. I know it is kinda hard to do, but for me a human being is more inportant than arguments between countires' presidents. My motto is I am going to treat other people, as I would like to be treated.]]> 2021-01-21 22:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1112260747 Hawraa k, Tyre, Lebanon https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1114285989 Now for me, I think we have the duty to authorize people that are searching for a better life in our country because they have the right to live as we all have and to be treated equally. But unfortunately, some Lebanese people believe that immigrants and refugees are snatching some of our freedom, especially the right to work. This is all inaccurate thinking, we must support this disadvantaged population that comes to a new country in having a stable work condition, education, and health services similar to the typical person. Furthermore,  in Lebanon, there is a myriad of people living in poverty and they are enduring erratic treatment and even discrimination. For this reason, we should work in aiding those people and also formulating all their rights. Overall, every individual deserves to carry all his basic needs and to be entitled to the rights the document specified, even if he is originated in a different place or not.]]> 2021-01-22 14:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1114285989 Sara N, Beirut, Lebanon https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1117316811 I believe that we have a responsibility to take care of and help the people that arrive in our countries no matter where they came from or what their race, gender, or religion is.  Firstly, because they’re also human beings and deserve a proper life just like everyone else, no matter where they come from.  
All, if not most, have gone through thick and thin just to be able to live in a safe and secure country and provide a better life for themselves and their kids.  It would be inhumane for us to look them in the eye and send them back to countries, possibly filled with war and poverty, just because of a hatred some have allowed to grow. It should not be up for discussion whether a person's human rights should be allowed or not just because they come from a different place. They are the bare necessities for survival and are called human rights for a reason. Allowing many to suffer because of the hatred and discrimination of one will only bring us down and never allow us to progress.

]]> 2021-01-23 18:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1117316811 Anastasija Gjorgjievska North Macedonia gjorgjievskaanastasija https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1122187007 2021-01-25 14:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1122187007 Mateo Linares Saavedra, La Paz, Bolivia https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1124638438 I personally believe that, even though as human beings we have the moral obligation to recieve less fortunate people who emigrate to richer countries as well as to provide these fellow human beings with the respective human rights, the bigger picture conclusion is the obligations that bigger nations have with lower income and/or in-crisis countries in order to improve their respective population's condition. This statement is based in two simple reasons, migration is generally a desperate measure taken by people who are trying to scape from diverse dificulties in their home countries. Furthermore, even though it is a fact that inmigrants represent a huge laboral force in their host-countries (a powerful reason why inmigrants should be received for laboral affairs), it is also a fact that the more diaspora a determined country registers, the less laboral force it keeps for itself, so for instance, the diaspora average is proporcional to the loss of laboral force and economic growth potential in a determined country. Every human being has the obligation to comply with the universal declaration of human rights because even though the document is titled as "Universal Declaration of Human Rights", it subliminally institutes duties to anyone who claims themselves as human in order to guatantee their application on their fellow humans and to be allowed to demand the compliance of their own rights.

]]> 2021-01-26 00:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1124638438 Tapasmi Ray Chaudhuri, Gurgaon, India https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1125132329 Migrants may leave one place for another in search of a decent living or better education, to flee persecution, or simply to be close to family or friends. I earnestly believe that we have a responsibility to admit such people. The opposition to immigration often paints ‘outsiders’ as harbingers of disease, crime, unwelcome culture, compromise of national identity, an idea stemming from fear and prejudice that disregards the benefits of the intermingling of international customs. Imigrants change culture for the better by introducing new ideas, expertise, customs, cuisines, and art. Far from erasing the existing culture, they expand it. Many studies indicate that increased immigration is associated with overall increases in GDP and productivity. Harvard economist George Borjas wrote about a family of economic models he called the Immigration Surplus. Population growth via immigration increases the demand for goods, which can, in the long run, lead to more hiring and higher wages. It not only gives people a chance to better their own lives but to bring about positive change to others’. The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states 30 articles that I believe capture the very essence of the bare minimum that sustains humanity. While the UDHR itself is not legally binding, the protection of the rights and freedoms set out in the Declaration has been incorporated into many national constitutions and domestic legal frameworks, as is the case in India. It is up to an individual to take their life into their own hands and craft a future, but it is these basic necessities that build the foundation to make that a reality.Be it an escape from war-torn countries in the search of arms that welcome them, families that wish to give their children opportunities they never got themselves, individuals that have taken it upon themselves to carve out their own destiny- every human being is deserving of such a prospect. By joining hands with those that need our help, those whose help we need, those from whom we can learn- we can step towards a world of acceptance, love, and humanity.]]> 2021-01-26 05:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1125132329 Jorinda Matulevičiūtė, Alytus, Lithuania https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1131719333 We do have a responsibility to accept and guard people who seek security, education or have financial problems. I believe that as people form different nations we have an obligation to protect and respect everyone. Everyone needs to have the right to find better places, to try and restructure the law. As a person from a country with immigrancy problems, I have to believe that different countries can accept the fact that they can help developing or lower income countries by welcoming immigrants and not dismissing their needs. In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, artical 13: people can leave and come back to their residency, by that they get the freedom to expand their knowledge, see different realities and send their needs and expectations back to their home countries. Those messages can influence the government to try new thing, to make changes and hopefully decrease immigration. Then, in artical 23: it is mentioned that everyone has the right to equal payment and work, so that makes no space for descrimination or different opinions causing disagreements. In my opinion, everyone is entitled to the rights that The Universal Declaration of Human Rights specifies. If everyone chooses to respect these rights, politics would become more fair, economy levels would increase and other expectations would become the new reality.]]> 2021-01-27 14:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1131719333 Ville Nästi, Rajamäki, Finland https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1132544633 I do think that everybody have responsibility to help others in need. Majority of immigrants are running away from danger in their home countries so in my opinion it is their human rights to try to have a normal life to their selves or their children. In western countries we might think that being safe is normal, but in the less fortunate countries it is quite the opposite. 

I do think that everyone is entitled to the rights that UN has listed. No one is above another human being. In the end of the day we all are very much alike; just trying to get through the day. it doesn't matter where you came from, it matters who you are today. ]]> 2021-01-27 16:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1132544633 Hnin Ei Wai Lwin, Hara, Myanmar he108622 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1134678589 In my point of view, I do believe that we have a responsibility to admit people seeking security or a better life. In my country, some homeless people are facing danger and they don’t have their rights. So, i think we must try to give them a better life by making rights for them. I believe that everyone is entitled to the rights because rights are based on our humans and that rights will give a lot of benefits and give a better life. I heard that people in poor countries do not get all their human rights. I do hope that if people have more knowledge about human rights, the world will be more beautiful and their life would be better]]> 2021-01-28 04:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1134678589 Md.Rakibul Islam, Gazipur, Bangladesh https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1143596662 Everyone are a part of society.If the society gets hurt due to our reckless actions,We are bound to be affected at some point of time. Our responsibility for helping fellow human in search of security and a better life depends on our responsibility and our sincerity. We should care of the society.  I think everyone who are in search of security and a better life should be welcome with open hands.Refugees should receive at least the same nights and basic help us any other foreigner who is a legal resident and freedom from torture and degruding treatment. Refugees are required to respect the lows and regulation of their country of asylum.]]> 2021-01-30 14:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1143596662 Arsen B., Karaganda, KZ https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1256651462 While some humans search for better life, our responsibility is to not close any doors in front of them. Some people like to impose fake rules on others, to see them weakened. However, this constitutes that a certain egotistical group of people in society doesn't respect the human rights of their bretheren. If the Universal Declaration of Human Rights exists, then there exists a reason to follow it. People seek better life mostly because someone in their life deprived them of their human rights for selfish reasons. I believe it's important that every human being gets equal human rights, and if justice isn't there to protect them, I don't know who will.]]> 2021-03-02 05:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/y4cqfztv5bs10a6j/wish/1256651462