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The character of scientists and the struggle
Scientists and Human Rights Leonard Rubenstein and Mona Younis Science Editorial November 28, 2008 
"On 10 December 1948, the world's governments made history when they adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and agreed to ensure its 'universal and effective recognition and observance.' Over the course of six decades, this declaration has generated both tremendous hope and a substantial body of law obliging governments to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights inherent to all human beings. Though reaffirmed at every turn, one lesson of the past 60 years is that governments' commitment to human rights is only as strong as the demands of their citizens. As respected members of society, scientists are vital to securing governments' adherence to human rights."
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Scientists and Human Rights Leonard Rubenstein and Mona Younis Science Editorial November 28, 2008
"On 10 December 1948, the world's governments made history when they adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and agreed to ensure its 'universal and effective recognition and observance.' Over the course of six decades, this declaration has generated both tremendous hope and a substantial body of law obliging governments to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights inherent to all human beings. Though reaffirmed at every turn, one lesson of the past 60 years is that governments' commitment to human rights is only as strong as the demands of their citizens. As respected members of society, scientists are vital to securing governments' adherence to human rights."
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SHRP EVENTS
January 14-16, 2009 Washington, DC AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition Launch February 13, 2009 Chicago, IL AAAS Annual Meeting: Science and Human Rights Reception February 14,2009 Chicago, IL AAAS Annual Meeting: Introducing the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition PUBLICATIONS Some text here |
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On the evening of Friday, February 13, the AAAS Science and Human Rights Program held its annual reception in Chicago, IL as part of the AAAS Annual Meeting. Speaking at the reception was Leonard Rubenstein, President of Physicians for Human Rights and Jennings Randolph Fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Quoting Albert Einstein, he said, ‘“Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.’ For him, the engagement of scientists in support of human rights was no less important than the work of science. … Here’s how he put it: ‘A large part of history is replete with the struggle for human rights, an eternal struggle in which a final victory can never be won. But to tire in that struggle would mean the ruin of society.” Read more.