Los Angeles City Council Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Human Rights
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the fundamental human rights of Angelenos within its policies and initiatives.
Human Security Resolution
During a presentation led by council members Katy Yaroslavsky and Hugo Soto-Martinez, officials highlighted the Human Security Resolution, which reaffirms the city’s dedication to the U.S. Constitution’s protections of freedom of speech and religion, and promotes peace-building efforts.
Celebrating Diversity and Shared Values
“We’re constantly reminded of both the beauty and the complexity of our shared lives,” Yaroslavsky said. “It’s easy to notice the differences that exist between us, our backgrounds, beliefs and traditions. Some of those differences are real, and they’re part of what makes Los Angeles and our country so extraordinary.
“But just as real are the values and experiences that we share — that are common to all of us,” she added.
She noted the resolution is about celebrating the richness of the city’s diversity and the shared “rights and responsibilities that bring us together.”
Community and Faith Leaders Join the Discussion
Aziza Hasan, executive director of New Ground: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change, and Umar Hakim Dey, executive director of Encourage Foundation, the LA Civil and Human Rights Department and various community and faith leaders joined the council members.
“When you look at this Human Security Resolution today, this is our sheet, our humanity is the precious stone, and we’re all gathered here today to carry this in and to take it to the next level,” Hakim Dey said.
History of Human and Civil Rights in Los Angeles
In 2019, the city formally signed the Human and Civil Right ordinance into law, creating the Commission on Civil Rights and the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department.
Conclusion
The Los Angeles City Council’s reaffirmation of its commitment to protecting human rights is a crucial step in promoting peace, understanding, and equality in the city. The Human Security Resolution is a testament to the city’s dedication to upholding the fundamental human rights of its residents, and the council’s efforts to celebrate the richness of the city’s diversity and shared values.
FAQs
Q: What is the Human Security Resolution?
A: The Human Security Resolution is a city ordinance that reaffirms the city’s dedication to the U.S. Constitution’s protections of freedom of speech and religion, and promotes peace-building efforts.
Q: What is the purpose of the resolution?
A: The purpose of the resolution is to celebrate the richness of the city’s diversity and the shared “rights and responsibilities that bring us together.”
Q: What is the history of human and civil rights in Los Angeles?
A: In 2019, the city formally signed the Human and Civil Right ordinance into law, creating the Commission on Civil Rights and the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department.
Q: Who joined the council members during the presentation?
A: Aziza Hasan, executive director of New Ground: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change, and Umar Hakim Dey, executive director of Encourage Foundation, the LA Civil and Human Rights Department and various community and faith leaders joined the council members.
