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Universal Human Right #14: The Right to Seek Asylum
By Lustitia Aequalis Understanding the Right Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: 1. Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution. 2. This right may not be invoked in the case of prosecutions genuinely arising from non-political crimes or from acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. This right safeguards people who are fleeing persecution—whether for their race, religion, polit

Ashley Martin
3 days ago2 min read


Universal Human Right #13: The Freedom of Movement and Residence
By Lustitia Aequalis Understanding the Right Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: 1. Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state. 2. Everyone has the right to leave any country, including their own, and to return to their country. At its core, this right recognizes that mobility is an extension of freedom itself . It ensures that people can live, work, study, and travel within their nation without u

Ashley Martin
3 days ago2 min read


When Watching Turns to Fear: Know Your Rights
What happens when a moment meant for safety turns into fear? When Watching Turns to Fear explores the power — and necessity — of knowing your rights in encounters with law enforcement. Through real experiences and educational insight, Lustitia Aequalis reminds every viewer: awareness is protection, and knowledge is justice. This short film is part of our ongoing mission to advance human rights, accountability, and community empowerment through technology, education, and adv

Ashley Martin
Oct 241 min read


Universal Human Right #12 of 30 — The Right to Privacy, Dignity, and Protection from Interference
Part of Lustitia Aequalis’ “30 Rights in 30 Days” Series | In alignment with USIDHR Human Rights Education and Diplomacy Standards Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.” Today, on the International Day for the Era

Ashley Martin
Oct 172 min read


Lustitia Aequalis presents • 30 Rights in 30 Days • Right #11 — Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Part of Lustitia Aequalis’ “30 Rights in 30 Days” Series | In alignment with USIDHR Human Rights Education and Diplomatic Advocacy Standards Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms: “Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which they have had all the guarantees necessary for their defense.” The United States Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) ide

Ashley Martin
Oct 172 min read


Right #10 of 30 — The Right to a Fair and Public Hearing
Part of Lustitia Aequalis’ “30 Rights in 30 Days” Series Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him.” Today, October 14 , we reflect on this right through the life and loss of George Floyd , who would have turned 52 years old . His death in 2020 was public—w

Ashley Martin
Oct 142 min read


International Day of Non-Violence: Peace is an Infrastructure
What if the difference between escalation and peace was simply being recognized as a person—in real time? Non-violence isn’t just a...

Ashley Martin
Oct 21 min read


Day 5 of Universal Human Rights: Freedom from Torture
Torture persists in silence across 140+ countries. Article 5 of the UDHR is clear: no one should face torture or cruel, inhuman, or...

Ashley Martin
Sep 261 min read


Freedom From Slavery: A Modern Fight for Human Rights
In this powerful video, we explore Human Right #4 from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Freedom from Slavery. While many...

Ashley Martin
Sep 251 min read


AI Doesn't Read the Constitution. It Obeys Programming and Power.
From Xinjiang to Chicago, artificial intelligence is being weaponized against the very communities it's supposed to help. This video...

Ashley Martin
Jul 251 min read
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