Recognizing and advocating for the right to flourish as a fundamental human right.
The Right To Flourish initiative and its accompanying website, righttoflourish.org, introduce a groundbreaking concept: the right to flourish as a fundamental human right.
The concept declares that every individual possesses the inherent right to experience a life characterized by purpose, fulfillment, and meaning.
Realizing this right necessitates the establishment of conditions that foster physical and mental well-being, personal growth, and societal advancement.
It is an obligation shared by governments, organizations, and civil society to implement policies and practices that empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential and lead lives marked by flourishing.
The right to flourish is an indispensable cornerstone of human well-being and dignity, safeguarded and advanced without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, language, religion, political beliefs, or any other status. It encompasses the rights to education, healthcare, a clean environment, and cultural expression, as well as the right to participate in decisions impacting one’s life and community.
This right’s fulfillment necessitates the establishment of economic and social systems that prioritize equity, sustainability, and justice over personal profit. Simultaneously, it obligates individuals to respect the rights of others and contribute to the well-being of both their communities and the planet.
Universally applicable and inalienable, the right to flourish must be upheld and promoted through national and international laws, policies, and programs, with violations subject to effective remedies and redress. It stands not in opposition to other recognized human rights but rather serves as a complementary reinforcement, acknowledging the significance of personal growth, societal progress, and human dignity on our collective journey towards a better world.