Facts about Human Rights

#1: By freeing slaves, allowing freedom of religion, and establishing racial equality, King Cyrus the Great of Persia (600-530 BCE) recognises a basic concept of human rights.
#2: In 1215 CE, a group of barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta, which established certain rights even the king could not violate.

#3: From 1945-1949, the Allied powers prosecuted Nazi leaders for crimes against humanity. It is the first criminal trial in recorded history to prosecute individuals for their conduct during war.

#4: In 1946, several organizations involving human rights were established, including the Commission on Human Rights, the Commission on the Status of Women, and the International Criminal Court.
#5: In 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which establishes “fundamental and inalienable” rights for all people irrespective of their region, religion, race, or nationality.

But the question is: ARE HUMAN RIGHTS BEING OBSERVED IN THE CURRENT TIMES? PONDER . AND REFLECT!

World Soil Day is 5th December… Have you ever wondered why is soil conservation so important?

Why is soil important?

Without soil there would not be many ecosystems on land.
• Soil provides a home and food for plants.
• Soil is the base of terrestrial (land- based) food chains.
• Soil is home for many species of animals and microorganisms, too.
• Soil helps store and purify water.
• Soil stores carbon.
• Soil is the medium in which many important chemical reactions take place that help with recycling of nutrients essential for life.
Earth would be a much more boring place without soil.