Penned by "Safura" Class Three

"To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity." - Nelson Mandela

Human rights are like the special rules that make our world a better place. They are promises to treat everyone kindly and with fairness and equality. As John F. Kennedy said, "The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened."

No matter where we come from, what we look like, or how old we are, we all have the same rights. Let's explore some of these rights and why they are important. One of our important rights is the right to be safe. This means we should be protected from harm. We can go to school, play outside, and sleep in our homes without being afraid. Human rights make sure that we live in a safe and secure world.

Secondly, we also have the right to eat good food, drink clean water, and stay healthy. Human rights say that we should not be hungry or thirsty. We can visit the doctor when we are sick. These rights keep us strong and happy. Another very important right we have is the right to go to school. This means we can learn new things, make friends, and become smarter every day. Education is a big part of our rights because it helps us grow and have a bright future. As Nelson Mandela said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

Human rights let us be who we are. We have the freedom to have our own thoughts and beliefs. We can talk about our feelings and ideas. No one can force us to be someone we are not. This is what makes us special. "Freedom of religion is a cornerstone of a free society." - George Carey Similar to the teachings of Islam, human rights are all about respect and kindness.

The Holy Quran has mentioned several times how we are all created equal, from one set of parents. Thus no human is superior or inferior to another, except by deeds and actions. This concept has also been taught by our prophet Muhammad (s a.w.) According to Islam, we all deserve equality and fairness as humans. "Equality for all is the heart of a just society." - Cristina Kirchner.

Human rights are important because they make sure we are all equal and valuable. They remind us that we should protect and respect each other's rights. It's like a big promise to be good to one another. In conclusion, human rights are for everyone, young and old. They are like a special gift that keeps us safe, happy, and free. We need to remember these rights and follow them so that our world can be a better place for all of us.