BCDF promotes community involvement in Human Rights Workshop for youth in Azumiatla

This month BCDF hosted a Human Rights Workshop for youth in Azumiatla in order to instill basic values of human rights as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the context of our current economic system where worker`s human rights are constantly violated, whether through meager wages, overtime hours without pay or unbearable working conditions, it is critical to raise a generation of entrepreneurs with a solid foundation in human rights.

The workshop was facilitated by law students from the Popular Autonomous University of Puebla (UPAEP) that form part of Active and Voluntary Students Community. The four day workshop that took place on January 21, 22, 28 and 29^th engages youth to think about their inalienable rights and the obligations that come with these rights. One of the main points of the workshop is to reflect on the obligation they have to participate actively in their communities, being a force for good in the society. The workshop covered topics such as human dignity, value of human life, freedom, law and justice, social and economic rights, and community involvement. The workshop was attended by over 20 young people ages ranging from ten to nineteen years of age. These young people actively engaged in activities such as role plays, poster drawing contests and puzzle solving.

The end of the workshop will be culminated by a day of community service, painting a mural in one of the public spaces in the community. Join us on saturday February 5th to renovate Azumiatla!