Human dignity is a very ancient philosophical as well as a theological concept. It is also a very important idea for human rights law, so much so that it is understood as the foundation of (international) human rights law since the adoption of the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Watch this short animated clip produced by Dignity Rights International to find out why human dignity is so important for everyone everywhere around the world.
‘All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and in rights’ according to Article 1 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. So, all women have the same dignity and rights as men. Watch a short animation to find out what this means in practice around the world.
This is also available through the American Bar Association Dignity Rights Initiative: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/human_rights/dignity-rights-initiative/dignity-documents-project/
Human dignity is inherent and inviolable. Some rights might be lawfully restricted and some rights might be lawfully taken away, but people cannot lose their dignity and it must always be respected. Watch this short animation to find out more about prisoners’ dignity.
Why should you vote? Watch this short animation to find out how dignity and voting are connected and how, ultimately, dignity and democracy are also connected.
This is also available through the American Bar Association Dignity Rights Initiative: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/human_rights/dignity-rights-initiative/dignity-documents-project/