Madrid Volunteers Bring Universal Human Rights Principles to the Public

Madrid Volunteers Bring Universal Human Rights Principles to the Public

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Madrid, Spain — Volunteers from the Church of Scientology, Youth for Human Rights and Fundación MEJORA have taken human rights education into the streets of Madrid.

Through direct conversations with pedestrians and the distribution of educational leaflets, participants introduced the public to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

With housing rights attracting considerable attention in Madrid, the educational campaign offered broader information about internationally recognised human rights. The initiative focused on education rather than supporting any particular political position.

The materials form part of an international educational programme supported by the Church of Scientology. The publications introduce fundamental principles including non-discrimination, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and the right to education.

Article 25 of the Universal Declaration addresses an adequate standard of living, including housing, while Article 26 emphasises education that strengthens respect for human rights.

Ivan Arjona, Scientology's representative to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, connected the initiative with Europe's commitment to human dignity and fundamental freedoms.

Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard advocated wider awareness of the Universal Declaration, news eu uk an approach subsequently reflected in the Church's educational outreach.

The Madrid initiative illustrates how international human rights principles can be shared through practical community activities.

Additional background appears in the Madrid Scientology volunteers' human rights education coverage.

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