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Equality and Human Rights

Follow the prompts below for one week to educate yourself about equality and human rights. Let's work together to eliminate the problem of false information and misconceptions!

Why??

  • Contrary to popular belief, inequalities, and injustices are still a major barrier for many people.

  • Diversity and equality open up many opportunities and perspectives.

  • Diversity and equality help grow the world in a positive light.

  • Misconceptions and also information are the biggest problems that prevent society from achieving equal human rights for all. By educating yourself on the history and current situations of these topics, we can fight these problems. 

  • Inequalities and injustices surround every single person and community, no matter the location. Every street, every town, every city, every state/province/district/territory, every country, and every continent has work to do independently and collaboratively. 

Follow this daily schedule and learn something new every day: â€‹

Day 1: Gender Equality
Possible searches:
  • what is the current gender pay gap?
  • which events can women not participate in the Olympics?
  • what are some barriers that prevent girls and women from accessing education and earning a salary?
  • what are some gender-discriminatory terms and phrases to avoid using?
Day 2: Racial Equality
Possible searches:
  • what is the current racial pay gap?
  • what are some common racial stereotypes?
  • which professions have the greatest racial pay gap?
  • what are some racial-discriminatory terms and phrases to avoid using?
Day 3: Stigma around Mental Health
Possible searches:
  • why do people who suffer from mental illnesses avoid getting help?
  • what are some misconceptions regarding mental illnesses?
  • what are some terminologies to avoid when discussing mental health?
  • why does mental health need to be talked about?
Day 4: Equality for the Physically Disabled 
Possible searches:​
  • how can buildings and infrastructure adapt to include physically disabled people?
  • what are some common misconceptions with physically disabled people?
  • what are some barriers that physically disabled people face?
  • why do physical disabilities need to be talked about? 
Day 5: LGBTQ2S+ Equality
Possible searches:​
  • what are the proper usages of LGBTQ2S+ terms?
  • what are some misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding the LGBTQ2S+ community?
  • what are some barriers that the LGBTQ2S+ community face?
  • what are some derogatory terms and phrases towards the LGBTQ2S+ community to avoid using?
Day 6: Ethnic Equality
Possible searches:​
  • what are all the different religions in the world?
  • what are the main beliefs of each religion?
  • what are some common misconceptions of each religion?
  • what is ________ (Islamophobia, anti-Judaism, Hinduphobia, anti-Christianity, etc.)
Day 7: Elderly Rights
Possible searches:​
  • how can you take care of the elderly without giving up their independence and pride?
  • what is the United Nations Principles for Older Persons?
  • what are some solutions to the problem of elder abuse?
  • what are some common challenges seniors face?
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