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"Signed exactly 76 years ago today, the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
is the world’s most translated document. It is widely acknowledged as the
foundation of international human rights work, not just in legal settings but
in wider civil society.
But few know that among the many social and political freedoms defined by the
declaration is a human right to science. Article 27 of the declaration
positions this right in the cultural sphere, stating:
Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the
community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its
benefits.
This right might seem meaningless at a time when governments around the world
have slashed funding for science and appear to be ignoring scientific evidence
for how to address global problems such as climate change.
But there’s much more to the right to science than what you might immediately
think of. It can also serve as a spark for human imagination and curiosity. And
this is where its true power resides."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
