Wednesday, September 17, 2008

OUR COURAGEOUS YOUTHS

I am extremely impressed and appreciative of the enormous efforts of the YFHR (watch the 30 ads on the 30 rights of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) and especially of their president Mary Shuttleworth and all the youths around the world that are standing up and fighting, sometimes with their lives, for these basic human rights. Here is a PSA on Human Right #14.


What really stood out for me, are the many South Vietnamese in the U.S. today who are still working at establishing these human rights in their own homeland. On the last day of the Summit, there was an Inter Faith Service held at the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, and a few of their religious and spiritual representatives spoke. I did not understand nor was I aware of the significance of the suppression of the young man's desire to carry the flag of his countrymen, as it was unfolding, as I was wearing three hats during the four days and not always privy to what was happening. I am just happy I was able to document as much as I did, as now when I look back at my footage I see what an honor it was to be a part of something so important. After spending the whole weekend with his flag under his shirt, and with some encouragement and support, the young Vietnamese delegate is shown here proudly standing with his flag to support his courageous and determined Elders.

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