Universal momentum to our common struggle Is leading us to promote human rights- Regardless of frontiers, such awareness is awesome, And is gaining the new heights! The demand for a world of law and dignity, Of peace and justice, is too visible now- And founders of our United Nations are moving One step closer with their annual vow!
No doubt, we live in the age of human rights But violations and barriers are still found- On many parts of the world, such rights are Callously denied and make us spellbound! Values of equality or non-discrimination Should not be trampled on to benefit the few- In stead, a climate is needed in which human rights Will flourish for our global view!
The twentieth century has bequeathed us An impressive set of standards to drive- About human rights, enshrined in binding covenants That will surely lead us to thrive! Racism and intolerance plague all countries By scarring our societies or marring our joy- And examples are so many when we see politicians Are using race-based appeals as a toy!
The essential conditions of growth and prosperity Of mankind are based on many issues- Like the rule of law, transparency, and accountability Without obscuring the vital tissues! Full participation of all citizens in decisions of government Must play an important role- And I am so sure about universal implementation Of human rights via our heart and soul!
Time has come to break the vicious cycle of deprivation And violations of human rights- And replace it with virtuous cycle where Thoughts will nourish without loosing the sights! The fruits of Holocaust today demonstrate The nightmares of totalitarian power- Wedded to perverse and helpful theories Of racial superiority reigning from ivory tower!
Now I see a need to end culture of impunity Or declare no peace without justice on Earth- And impose a promising approach to violators Of human rights to stop their mirth! By acknowledging common human rights, We accept common humanity without a doubt- And create a world of equality and non-discrimination To avoid matching game of shout!
Peace cannot be achieved where dissent is forbidden, And ideas are limited by force- While economic success and growth Depend on governance of its people as the source! Deliberate obstructions to create ideology Of human rights need to be seriously thought- With universal ratification and implementation Where painstaking efforts will be sought!
Today, as I am growing old quietly with the sands of time, I am so convinced to see- The dynamic blueprints for progress of human rights That is turning on deadlocked key! An indispensable role is now played by United Nations And it has become a pulpit for us- To air grievances, bare witness and share experiences With the universe without any fuss!
The visions of my busiest pen today Dream about the global solidarity as a powerful tool- For the next millennium, to teach tolerance And diversity to our children in global school! Still I urge you all to look at the flaws In the modern society that we have neatly built- And emulate the ideas of the civil society While embracing the harmony without a tilt!
The peoples of the world who today Are under oppression are crying for genuine action- And asking to deal with their basic human rights By ignoring the race, religion or faction! So missions of my heart are wrestling now To make ringing affirmations of a global need- And rouse "human rights: a cross-cutting issue" As a fruitful tree while I plant the seed!!!
