Countdown to Christmas
7 - Human Dignity
- The Enlightenment brought the realization that every human being is born with inherent worth and inalienable rights, and therefore must be valued and respected for his or her own sake.
- The establishment of Universal Human Rights shall guarantee that policies and human action must not violate human dignity
- Dignity is the outcome when self-ownership and self-agency meet freedom and solid basic rights
Gift Idea
Christmas is a time to celebrate, to bring joy to those who are close to us, and a time to give to those who are less fortunate. It is also a time of reflection. This rather short book offers some inspiration on how to help people and countries beyond the festive season. In addition, even though it is addressing development
aid and policies, it can ignite reflections on how we can support development in dignity in our own communities.
