Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone - UDHR Article 20, Right to Peaceful Assembly

Listen and Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 20: 1. Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. 2. No one may be compelled to belong to an association.

This episode features an interview with Diane Stein, President of Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Florida.

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone - SPECIAL UDHR 72nd Anniversary

This episode features an interview with Rayla Allertsen, Human Rights Educator from Manila, Philippines in honor of the 72nd Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Rayla is also an International Speaker and Mentor on the Empowerment of Women & Children, Leadership, Self-Worth, Entrepreneurship & Environment, Founder of I AM S.A.M. Foundation, Inc and 2019 Awardee of the Global Woman Awards, Inspirational Woman.

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone, SPECIAL Human Trafficking Survivor Interview

This episode features an interview with Harold D'Souza, survivor of labor trafficking and debt bondage in the United States of America. Originally from India, Harold D'Souza is well educated and experienced in sales management. He has a Bachelors in Business and a Masters of Commerce from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Harold stepped down from a senior management position in order to pursue the American Dream which he believed was within his reach. Harold came to the U.S. following the advice and encouragement of a man who would become his trafficker. 

Today, Harold is a Survivor-Advocate and Public Speaker. His experience has given him a new purpose and meaning in life. 

Listen and learn from this human rights HERO about what you can do to help create awareness and potentially help victims of human trafficking, a horrific human rights violation occurring in the United States and around the world. You can do something about it!

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone, UDHR Article 21, Right to Democracy

Listen and Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 21: 1. Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. 2. Everyone has the right to equal access to public service in his country. 3. The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures.

This episode features an interview with Lauren Swartz, President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. The World Affairs Council's tagline is: Democracy Demands Discourse. Lauren discusses democracy's growth worldwide and the notion of full vs flawed democracies. 

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone - UDHR Article 22, Right to Social Security

Listen and Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 22: Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality. 

This episode features an interview with Harold D’Souza, President of Eyes Open International. Harold compares the Social Security program in the United States with that of India. According to UN statistics in 2016, 55% of the world’s population or 4 billion people did not have any form of social protection. Harold shares his philosophy on “social kindness” and how citizens can help each other realize this human right.

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone - UDHR Articles 23 & 24, Right to Work and Right to Play

Listen and Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Articles 23 & 24. 23: 1. Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment. 2. Everyone without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work. 3. Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection. 4. Everyone has the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his interests.

24: Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay.

This episode features an interview with International Consultant, Coach and Trainer, Patrick Valtin. Patrick is also CEO and President of HireBox International and author of the Best Sellers, Taking Off the Mask and No-Fail-Hiring 2.0.

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone - UDHR Article 25, Right to a Standard of Living Adequate for the Health and Well-Being of Self and Family

Listen and Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 25. 

1.  Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. 2. Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection. 

This episode features an interview with Brand Ambassador for Youth for Human Rights India, Shaleen Das.  Shaleen shares how this human right is being executed in her country.

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone - UDHR Article 26, Right to Education and Full Development of the Human Personality

Listen and Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 26. 

1.  Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. 2. Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.  3. Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.

This episode features an interview with Human Rights Educator, Mr. Otis Day. 

Otis Daye has been in the field of education for over 13 years. He holds an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict from Mount St. Vincent University, a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and a Masters in Leadership and Administration with a focus on mental health both from Saint Francis Xavier University.  Starting off as classroom support, Otis then shifted to help pilot the SchoolsPlus program before finally landing in the classroom as an elementary teacher. Otis is now the Student Equity Consultant for Halifax Regional Center for Education, in Nova Scotia Canada where he is dedicated to helping teachers, students and administrators understand the role that culture, race and human rights play in creating a positive and supportive school culture. Otis continues to advocate on behalf of students who have traditionally been disengaged in school and is passionate about finding new and creative ways to allow students to reach their full potential. Otis is supported by family which includes his wife and three children.

Know Your 30 Human Rights with Ellen Firestone - UDHR Article 27 Right to Cultural Life and Copyright

Listen and Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 27. 

1.  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.

2. Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.

This episode features an interview with nationally renowned artist, Debbie Arambula.

Debbie is affectionately identified by her art collectors as “The Heart Artist”. Her energetic use of exuberant colors expresses emotional energy that speaks to people in all walks of life.

Named a contemporary master by art mogul David Goldstein, she has been recognized countless times for her mastery of color and signature style. With over a quarter of a century of experience creating highly regarded public and private art she has been commissioned by thousands of people and her paintings can be found in homes all over the world. 

Debbie has been selected to participate in over 2000 juried art shows nationwide.  Passionate about uplifting the world through art she been invited to participate in several public art projects and community fundraising partnerships with such prestigious non-profits as Hospice of the Valley, American Heart Association, Boulder City Hospital, Hearts in San Francisco Foundation, SF General Hospital, Komen LA, City of Campbell, City of Morgan Hill and more.

Extensively interviewed in the media nationwide since 1996, Debbie has been seen on NBC and ABC affiliates in major West Coast cities, KRON TV, Entertainment Magazine, Good Day Sacramento, Good Morning Scottsdale, Fox 5 in Las Vegas, ABC, NBC and KFYI Phoenix, among others.

Debbie has also been featured in major magazines & newspapers such as Romantic Homes Magazine-National, SF Chronicle, LA Times, San Jose Mercury News, Homes by the Sea, and Décor Magazine.