Human rights are standards that allow all people to respect for human rights and individual freedoms.

live with dignity, freedom, equality, justice, and Through the creation of this organization, we
peace. Every person has these rights simply endeavor to impart in the hearts and minds of every
because they are human beings. They are student of Saint Louis University that sense of
guaranteed to everyone without distinction of any belongingness for them to never feel alone in their
kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, journey to self-discovery and self-development. We
political or other opinion, national or social origin, are one and we will be with you along the way. No
property, birth, or other status. Human rights are one should ever feel helpless, we are brothers and
essential to the full development of individuals and sisters and we protect each other and lift each other
communities. up.
Human rights reflect the minimum standards
necessary for people to live with dignity. Human
rights give people the freedom to choose how they
live, how they express themselves, and what kind of
government they want to support, among many
other things. Human rights also guarantee people
the means necessary to satisfy their basic needs,
such as food, housing, and education, so they can
take full advantage of all opportunities. Finally, by
guaranteeing life, liberty, equality, and security,
human rights protect people against abuse by those
who are more powerful.

According to the United Nations:

“Human rights ensure that a human being will be
able to fully develop and use human qualities such
as intelligence, talent, and conscience and satisfy
his or her spiritual and others.

Under human rights treaties, governments have the

primary responsibility for protecting and promoting
human rights. However, governments are not solely
responsible for ensuring human rights. The UDHR
states:

“Every individual and every organ of society … shall

strive by teaching and education to promote respect
for these rights and freedoms and by progressive
measures, national and international, to secure their
universal and effective recognition and observance.”

This provision means that not only the government,

but also businesses, civil society, and individuals are
responsible for promoting and respecting human
rights.
Our Motto, “YOUR RIGHTS, OUR PRIMARY
CONCERN” is anchored on this provision under the
UDHR. Everyone, not only the government that we
have should take significant efforts to promote