HUMAN Rights Day yesterday once again reminded us that human rights are universal and necessary for humans to flourish. Human rights are held in high esteem by all religions and civilisational traditions – in recognition that all human beings are born free and are equal in the need for dignity. The cluster of rights that have now come to be known as universal human rights gives expression to this human dignity.
A mutual assurance on human rights is essential if we are to see all people of every tongue and tribe know one another and prosper.