The world observes Universal Human Rights Month every December. It acts as a reminder to reflect on the way we treat others and to do what we can each day to improve not only our neighbors’ lives, but that of ourselves, too.
Human Rights Day falls on the 10th of this month. This year’s theme is “Recover Better—Stand Up for Human Rights.” It’s related to the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on the need to ensure and prioritize recovery efforts. This year, Human Rights Day acts as a relevant reminder to reaffirm the importance of human health and humanity in general.
With all that in mind, let’s use this month to empower ourselves and those around us to do what’s right. Be the shoulder to lean on or hand to hold amid this strange time.
Here are a few ways to provide and spread kindness to your community this season:
- Check-in on loved ones: This small gesture can make the most impact on your elders and neighbors. Make a phone call, drop off a treat and add a note with your contact information to remind them how to reach you if necessary.
- Drop off groceries: Before your next trip to the store, see if anyone you're close with needs some essentials. Jot down a list of what they need, get it for them and leave everything on their doorstep afterward.
- Help them stay connected: It may be hard for some in the community to stay connected with each other, especially because of the coronavirus. Be sure to share resources on things happening in your area (you can even do that through the Native Reach app!).
Keep updated with UICSL this week for more ways to spread kindness!