From the Dream of Democracy to the Reality of Dictatorship

the aim of democracy in politicsTill now, it used to be the theme of Bollywood movies where a leader is shown in high statures to rule the land according to his wish and punish those who even try to go against it. And now, it seems to have moved from the reel life to the real life and is visible in the fun loving, always moving city of India, the great Mumbai. If we say that the movement is from the real life to the reel life then also the statement can’t be proved wrong because most of the activities happen underground and become visible to the general public only when the outburst occurs.

I should be ashamed of myself for blaming the outsiders for creating troubles in my motherland. Yes, I mean when I say that because some leaders of India have even changed Read the rest of this entry »

Globalizing Social, Religious, and Human Rights Issues – Hypocrisy and Danger

human rights organizationThere are numerous great Organizations in the world whose devotion and hard work is constant reminder of the global need for cooperation, support and unity. Historical tragedies such as slavery, colonization, world wars and genocides have revealed to the present world that there are such evil that transcends barriers and affects the core of our common humanity.

In the same breath, the global responses to natural disasters like the 2004 Tsunami, the 2005 hurricane in New Orleans, and the outpouring support for the victims of January 12, 2010 Earthquake that shook the island of Haiti is furthermore an example of the care and solidarity that can and should exist in our world.

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How to Tackle Human Rights Issues at Work?

human rights organizationIt is unfortunate that workplace human rights issues have not been properly understood by the managers and supervisors because of its complex nature. The onus of preventing human rights violations is the responsibility of management professionals in charge of workplace.

The third report to the UN Human Rights Council, submitted earlier this year, outlines a new policy framework for human rights at work place that comprises three core principles

-Governments’ duty to protect human rights
-Corporate responsibility to respect human rights
-The need for greater access by victims to effective remedies

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