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Message from the CEODear Friend, In the work we do in Pakistan and UK , I come across people who say, “What is the use of being aware of Human Rights?” The truth is that our society is made up of agreements. These agreements play a big part in our lives, affecting us in many ways. We have agreements to be honest or to be dishonest; to work hard or to avoid work; to

look after our families or to ignore them; to help the young or to turn a blind eye to our teenagers.

Not too long ago it was a custom to open the door for a lady, or give your seat up for an elderly person or to remove from office corrupt individuals. Times change and old agreements fade away and new ones take their place.

The survival of a community or a home depends on the agreements followed by individuals of that group. What are the agreements we follow today? You and I play a part in bringing these new agreements into society.

A community agreeing on and tolerating poor quality education create an impact not only on this civilisation but also the next.

Ten people agreeing that a policeman can treat a person worse than an animal, promotes similar behaviour by others in the police-force.

Ten thousand or more people insisting that a person is innocent till proven guilty will create a much fairer society with ethical members.

Improving the standards of these agreements on which we all operate, is the responsibility of every individual. Each one of us has to ensure that we strive towards better self-conduct and set an example for others to follow. The 30 Human Rights, as given by Universal Declaration of Human Rights, lays down the basic agreements that when followed, make planet earth a HOME for all of its inhabitants. This creates respect and tolerance for each individual whatever their beliefs, race, colour, education, wealth, appearance or abilities. You are a vital part of your community. Work with us to raise the standards of agreements on Human Rights.

Thank you for what you do and will continue to do. Here is our next Newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading it. Fareeda Abbasi Bulbrook

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PAULO FREIRE: A Brazilian Educator

Washing one's hands of the conflict between

the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

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Our motto :

Make the Individual more Able.

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How has YOUTH TOGETHER Meetings helped me?I was a child with lots of issues. I was born premature and was called a miracle baby. Due to being sick all the time, as I got a little bigger, one of my ear had hearing

problem. This delayed my speaking skills. In school I was considered slow in learning and needed one-on-one tutoring to help me catchup with other students. As I could not cope well in the classroom my mother after class 6 decided to take me out of school. I then did home schooling. I took English and Math tuition, attended Art and Computer classes. I even volunteered at UNICEF and worked at a clothes shop.

I had problems in counting my money, in sorting out directions and also in telling the time. I managed to overcome all these difficulties on my own. I have done my Matriculation and worked for two years at Pizza Hut. Now since 9 years I am teaching at Learning Tree. I am proud to say I have never taken one day off at work. Now how did YOUTH TOGETHER group change me? To tell you the truth I did not know that there was 30 Human Rights, but I had used my common sense to understand things like: do not discriminate, respecting privacy, no torture, slavery is wrong, the person is innocent unless proven guilty, etc. My family taught these values to me and respecting people is what I always try to do. After joining YOUTH TOGETHER, I realized that I have something to get focused on and educating people is what I do, and this is what I should be doing. All my life maybe I was being over sensitive or imaginative about feeling discriminated against, being used by people or being disappointed by people. I have done well in every field and proud of myself in what I have accomplished. Now my being single is nothing to feel ashamed about. I realised too that marriage is only thing that will make me happy, I have to focus on myself first, then my family and I care for those who care for me in return. And I have plenty of that.

YOUTH TOGETHER has opened my eyes and mind. It has helped me to see my worth and raised my confidence in myself. I no longer have low self-esteem. My family, my work and YOUTH TOGETHER has helped me in a lot of ways. It brought me back to what and who I really am; a happy fit person and that is all I want. Helping others is my goal even if I do not get anything in return. I am just doing it to keep my soul fulfilled and keep myself busy. I am still trying to find myself and that is all right.

Thanks for letting me be a member of YOUTH TOGETHER and encouraging me to give ideas. I have been listened to and granted my rights in this group. Mishall Mirza

GHULAM NABI MASTOI

HIGHLY ACKNOWLEDGED for DEDICATION TO THE FIELD of HUMAN RIGHTS.

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Our Star Founding Member

Mishall Mirza

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All Equal Before the Law - Karachi Seminar

YOUTH TOGETHER held a seminar on Sunday 25th April. The topic of discussion was: Are we all Equal before the law? What can we do about it?

The seminars held by YOUTH TOGETHER in Karachi, encourages all

participants to share their viewpoints and work together towards granting Human Rights to each other.

SZABIST HR Seminar - KarachiWith the help of PYDN CEO, Munawar Ali Rind, a seminar on Human Rights was organised in Karachi.Mr Ghulam Nabi Mastoi, Information Secretary of YOUTH TOGETHER, introduced the seminar on Human Rights at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology in Karachi.

Tayaba Mastoi spoke at the seminar presenting an introduction to Human Rights. The YHRI DVD on Human Rights and Story of Human Rights was shown.

SZABIST students are thanked for their support and continued efforts to raise awareness of Human Rights.

Anti Discrimination - Faisalabad SeminarNaeem Ahmed continues his regular work to help the community in Faisalabad. Shown here is the Technical High School in Faisalabad where the YHRI Human Rights DVD was shown to a huge audience of Scout Camp.

THOMAS JEFFERSON: Third President of USA

The care of human life and

happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.

We would like the police force, the Army, the government officials, the labourer, the father, the mother, the student, the teacher, the religious leader, the politician, the poor the rich, the uneducated and the educated; that is people from all sectors of life to know their Human Rights.

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STAR Seminar Mothers Day - Faisalabad STAR Organisation’s Mothers Day event was attended by all denominations.

Women have a definite and important role to play in society.

Quaid-e-Azam said in his speech at Islamia College for Women March 1940:

“I have always maintained that no nation can ever be worthy of its existence that cannot take its women along with the men. No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men. There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women."

Protest March - Faisalabad Faisalabad takes the matter of Human Rights very much to heart. YHRI has a lot of groups keen on ensuring Human Rights are not just words, but practised by all in society.

Mr Muhammad Shahid Naseem is highly commended by YHRI and YOUTH TOGETHER for dedicatedly working towards raising awareness of Human Rights.

World Environment Day (WED), is celebrated yearly on 5th of June. This year is the International year of Biodiversity.

HUMAN RIGHT -25 Food and Shelter for All. We all have a right to a good life .

This Right is to do with Biodiversity. For more information please go to: fareedabulbrook.com

Our members and groups are thanked for working right through the year to create a better planet for its inhabitants.

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. ~Native American Proverb

There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew. ~Marshall McLuhan, 1964




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Cambodian University Meeting- London

On 23rd of April, there was a meeting with Dr. Philip Dews, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Cambodian Mekong University to spread awareness of Human Rights. Dr Dews invited CEO Fareeda to speak to students on Human Rights at the University in Cambodia.

Relevant material for raising awareness amongst the students of Cambodian Mekong University was requested by the Vice Chancellor and Fareeda has organised for this to be sent.

Fatima Bhutto meeting - London

A brief meeting with Fatima Bhutto took place in London at the launch of her book “Songs of Blood and Sword” on the 23rd of April. City Circle organised the event with Rabia Malik chairing the event. Human Rights were considered important, with the hope of helping the people where ever they may reside.

Rights No matter where you are! Karachi Seminar

YOUTH TOGETHER organised a seminar on: YOU HAVE RIGHTS NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO.Participants are thanked for coming along to attend the seminar from far off regions.

Your views count and are valuable.

Education Meeting - Sussex

On 13th April, YOUTH TOGETHER CEO Fareeda met with Dr S M Qureshi in Hastings, UK, to discuss further educational programs and their delivery in Pakistan at various Universities. Future plans are being formulated to carry the work forward.

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No Torture - Karachi Seminar

YOUTH TOGETHER organised a seminar on NO TORTURE, asking the question, “Is it occurring in the life of someone you know?-What can you do about it?” The group discussion was informative and raised questions about torture taking many forms, some currently legal and some illegal.

No Slavery - Karachi Seminar

YOUTH TOGETHER for Human Rights Education Seminar held on 4th April. Topic Human Right No 4 - No Slavery. Do we have slavery in Pakistan? What can you do about it? Mr Tufail Malik spoke on the

topic and covered the history and present time situation on slavery in Pakistan. Each of us has role to play in abolishing slavery in our surroundings. The audience was enthused to play their part in making come true Human Right NO 4 NO SLAVERY.Queens Birthday Event - Kent UK

In celebration of the Queens Birthday, Prince Mohsin Ali Khan invited CEO to lunch in Kent. Chief guest was Princess Catherine. Human Rights was discussed with many of the visitors present._______________________________________________________We welcome News and Participation from you. Your ideas are important to us. Please share them and email [email protected] you for being part of the team. Let us continue our good works and encourage others to work with us. Plan out what you will get done in the month of June to help others

Please raise awareness of Human Rights for children, women and men. Thank you!

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

“Although individual decisions may seem small in the face of global threats and trends, when billions of people join forces in common purpose, we can make a tremendous difference.”

YOUTH TOGETHER is working to make every citizen aware of their Human Rights and increase the abilities and skill levels of individuals.

If your organisation is interested in the large scale training programs then please contact us.




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