Video: Song supports human rights

Posted on March 13th, 2009 by Laura Byrne Paquet in News

Amnesty International–the same folks who brought you those rockin’ concerts back in the 1980s featuring the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Tracy Chapman–have released a new song and video to mark the 60th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. And “The Price of Silence” is a great tune, featuring artists ranging from Stephen Marley to Hugh Masekela. If you don’t believe me, check out the video:

So what does this have to do with travelling like a local, you ask? Travelling like a local involves keeping your eyes open and trying to see things as they really are. It also means trying to understand the world from a stranger’s point of view. And the sad truth is that human rights aren’t a priority in many nations around the world–including many places that travellers love to visit.

I think we all have a responsibility to do what we can to improve that situation, whether by supporting Amnesty or another NGO, or taking other action. I know I often haven’t been as thoughtful about these issues while travelling as I should have been. This song is a good reminder of the reasons it’s important to stay vigilant.

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