You are human.

In that, you are the same as everyone else; no more and no less.

You have a right to be here. You have a right to the necessities of life, including food, shelter, warmth and companionship.

You have a right to stand tall. Accept your individuality. Be honest about it, for your individuality is who you are.

You have a right to be respected. No matter what you look like, what your beliefs may be, or where you come from, you have a right to be free from persecution.

You have a right to strive for what you value.

You have a right to be happy.

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In your interactions with others, remember that every one has the same rights as you.

Respect one and all.

Before all else, do no harm – and let no harm be done due to your own inaction.

Seek not to impose your beliefs on others. People are not ignorant. They have their own beliefs, equally precious as yours.

Do not judge others by your own standards, for those standards will always be biased. Judge instead, if you really must, on whether their intentions are good.

When conflict comes – which it will, given the diversity we live in – listen. Seek common ground. Strive to act in ways to limit the conflict, not compound it.

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Remember that when you are gone, others – many yet to be born – will inherit the things you leave behind.

They too have their rights. Therefore, seek ways to leave them peace. Seek ways to leave them prosperity.

Seek ways to leave them with the resources and knowledge they need to build their lives as they see fit.

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