March 21, celebrated in our country as the Human Rights Day, is an opportune time to reflect on the fact that implementing human rights for all will not be achievable without valuing our diversity, and embracing the principle of the oneness of humanity.
Celebrating our oneness, according to the Baháí Writings, requires valuing our diversity and eliminating prejudices of race, religion, class, colour, creed, nation or gender – any kind of prejudice that enables us to consider ourselves superior to others.
Recognising our oneness is the most effective way to emancipate us from the oppressive forces that have made human `rights a universal longing. March 21 is celebrated globally as the Baháí New Year. The realisation of the oneness of humanity, and achievement of unity in diversity, are the goals…