 | Fourteen-year-old Chris Luis performed a song based upon the United Nation's Declaration of Human Rights article 18 - Freedom of Thought. |
You could hear the proverbial pin drop while 14-year old Chris Luis performed a song based upon the United Nation's Declaration of Human Rights at the unveiling the UN human rights being put to video form in a film-screening at the historic Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline.
"The song was based upon the Universal Declaration of Human Right article 18 which is 'Freedom of Thought,' said Luis, a Brockton High School singer and performer. "I believe that my newfound knowledge of these human rights will allow me and other youth to make a more positive difference in the world."
The event was a film screening, hosted by Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) New England chapter, whose mission is to encourage young people to learn and champion human rights. Attending the event were musicians, artists and dignitaries from nations such as Ethiopia and Venezuela. Youth for Human Rights International was founded by former school principal and educator Mary Shuttleworth and is supported by Scientology Churches all over the world.
 | Kelly Riley, coordinator of the Boston chapter of Youth for Human Rights International spoke of the importance of Freedom of Thought, the persecution of people because of their thoughts and beliefs and the urgent need to fully implement the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. |
"Chris's performance of the song 'I have the Right' was spectacular," said Kelly Riley, local coordinator for YHRI, "as the words promoting Freedom of Thought are vital considering that in many places on Earth there are people who are persecuted because of their thoughts and beliefs."
For more information on Youth for Human Rights, New England contact Kelly Riley (617) 699-6243 or visit www.youthforhumanrights.org.
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