Mansur saw the smile on the Emir's face and the respectful and proud nod he gave the imam. "While I would like to think we can be proud of what we have achieved it is worth remembering An atom’s weight of pride can lead one to hell. We must not begin patting ourselves on the back until we have truly put into practice the words of the creator. I suppose we could say that until the ink is dry we have not completed our work." He said as he gestured that it was now time for Emir Sulaiman to speak.
"I suspect that once this document is signed some, if not all of us, will face criticism in the media from nations aligned with the MCUR. What I propose then is that we host a news conference and have a signing ceremony. By doing so we may be able to take some of the wind from the sails. It is also my intention that following the signing the treaty will be left in a place where diplomats, envoys and the likes from across the world can come and simply add their signature for say a fortnight. Allow those maybe unable to attend to make a visible symbol that they support us. Therefore I will ask my staff to prepare a short signing showcase." he stood from his chair. "We shall meet again in the future to discuss the establishment of something that our friend Tikhon has suggested, perhaps once we know who is likely to be involved he would do us the honour of visiting his nation to make it a reality."
The Emir gestured to a guard who stood near a doorway who quickly disappeared inside. Within a few minutes glasses of fresh fruit juice and chilled rose water was being brought forth. There were even a few glasses of alcohol free champagne. There was time for those at the conference to mingle and speak on matters they had in their mind while fruit and cheese platters were placed on the table. "I was nervous with a Heyran here, with us serving alcohol free Champagne I would fear an invasion, but it appears the youth of our nation see some of these celebrations in things like sports and more liberal nations celebrations and see it as something to emulate, the problem for us however is of course it would not be halal and so we're finding a growing market for the taste of these products without the mind altering alcohol. I just hope our Heyran friend here doesn't I'm trying to poison them." He took a sip of one and liked the taste despite never having tasted the real thing.
As the sun began to set a gaggle of people began to gather outside in the public plaza of the
Mosque of the Emirs. Inside the Emir and several hundred of the Muslim faithful (OOC- Any Muslims in the RP feel free to join) were lead in prayer by Mansur. As they finished the Emir, still wearing his prayer hat and a plain simple white thobe. As the media and interested citizens gathered to watch the Emir and Mansur shook hands with the various guests before the Emir addressed the gathered media.
"Several weeks ago I was pondering the track which the Emirate of Rayyu would travel down. In recent years we've seen several attempts to establish a system to ensure that the people of Mundus are able to live in peace. These efforts deserve the applause and commendation of us all. While the Mundus Convention of Universal Rights is a noble pursuit however my concern, and that shared by the wonderful people I've had a chance to meet today, is that the MCUR goes too far. It focuses on rights without responsibilities. To many of us, particularly those descended from the Abrahamic Faiths, the MCUR is moving away from the Almighty. This has given some ammunition to try and attack us as uncaring and tyrannical towards our citizens. Today we show that nothing could be further than the truth. This document that has united the Christian, Muslim and Jewish worlds has been created with input from respected scholars, individuals who are experts in their faith and a handful of politicians as spectators. Unlike the MCUR this document will not just apply to nations, any organisation may show the world it supports the aims of this document, any NGO may abide by it, let it be a herald for what we hope for Mundus. While today I shall be proud to affix my name to this I have also relayed invitations to hundreds of individuals from across Mundus inviting them to become signatories to this. Be that the newest sects of religions such as the Manist Church of Clysperis to the most ancient ones such as the Pope in the Ecclesiastical State, every Head of State and Head of government have been invited. They are welcome to come here and sign the document in person or affirm their intent to follow it. Allah wishes us to live in peace with friendship between all people and today I am pleased to have made some more."
With that the Emir signed the bottom of the document and offered the pen to the next person waiting.
Aware that mankind has been given a special responsibility on Mundus by The Almighty
Recognising the importance of humanity being granted rights by the Almighty
Understanding that it is an individuals duty to not infringe on those rights of others
The organisations and nations that have signed this document recognise and are committed to the following.
1. All humanity, regardless of what faith they follow, are part of one family. An individual should not face discrimination on the basis of race, colour, language, belief, sex, religion, political affiliation, social status or other considerations.
2. Life is a God-given gift and the right to life is guaranteed to every human being. It is the duty of individuals, societies and states to safeguard this right against any violation, and it is prohibited to take away life except for a just legal reason.
3. It is forbidden to resort to any means which could result in the genocidal annihilation of mankind.
4. It is the duty of individuals, societies and states to preserve life wherever possible.
5. Safety from bodily harm is a guaranteed right. It is the duty of the state to safeguard it, and it is prohibited to breach it without a just legal reason.
6. All should be done to avoid armed conflict except if it is in a just cause of self -defence or stopping either corruption, tyranny, discrimination or oppression
a) In the event of the use of force and in case of armed conflict, it is not permissible to kill non-belligerents such as old men, women and children. The wounded and the sick shall have the right to medical treatment; and prisoners of war shall have the right to be fed, sheltered and clothed. It is prohibited to mutilate or dismember dead bodies. It is required to exchange prisoners of war and to arrange visits or reunions of families separated by circumstances of war.
b) It is prohibited to deliberately cut down trees, to destroy crops or livestock, to destroy the enemy's civilian buildings and installations by shelling, blasting or any other means.
7. Every human being is entitled to human sanctity and the protection of one's good name and honour during one's life and after one's death.
8. The state and the society shall protect one's body and burial place from desecration regardless of faith.
9. The family is the foundation of society, and marriage is the basis of making a family.
a) Men and women have the right to marriage, and no restrictions stemming from race, colour or nationality shall prevent them from exercising this right.
b) The society and the State shall remove all obstacles to marriage and facilitate it, and shall protect the family and safeguard its welfare.
10. Woman is equal to man in human dignity, and has her own rights to enjoy as well as duties to perform.
11. As of the moment of birth, every child has rights due from the parents, the society and the state to be accorded proper nursing, education and material, hygienic and moral care. Both the unborn and the mother must be safeguarded and accorded special care.
12. Parents and those in such like capacity have the right to choose the type of education they desire for their children, provided they take into consideration the interest and future of the children in accordance with ethical values.
13. The seeking of knowledge is an obligation and provision of education is the duty of the society and the State. The State shall ensure the availability of ways and means to acquire education and shall guarantee its diversity in the interest of the society so as to enable Man to be acquainted with God and uncover the secrets of the Universe for the benefit of mankind.
14. Every human being has a right to receive both religious and worldly education from the various institutions of teaching, education and guidance, including the family, the school, the university, the media, etc., and in such an integrated and balanced manner that would develop human personality, strengthen Man's faith in their God and promote Man's respect to and defence of both rights and obligations.
15. Both parents are entitled to certain rights from their children, and relatives are entitled to rights from their kin.
16. It is prohibited to exercise any form of pressure on a person or to exploit their poverty or ignorance in order to force them to change their religion to another religion or to atheism.
17. Human beings are born free, and no one has the right to take away this freedom without just legal cause.
18. Colonialism of all types is totally prohibited. Peoples suffering from colonialism have the full right to freedom and self-determination. It is the duty of all States peoples to support the struggle of colonized peoples for the liquidation of all forms of and occupation, and all States and peoples have the right to preserve their independent identity and control over their wealth and natural resources.
19. Every person shall have the right, within the framework of the law, to free movement and to select their place of residence whether within or outside his country and if persecuted, is entitled to seek asylum in another country.
20. The country of refuge shall be obliged to provide protection to the asylum-seeker until their safety has been attained, unless asylum is motivated by committing an act regarded by the host state as a crime.
21 a) Work is a right guaranteed by the State and the Society for each person with capability to work. Everyone shall be free to choose the work that suits them best and which serves their interests as well as those of the society.
b) The employee shall have the right to enjoy safety and security as well as all other social guarantees. They may not be assigned work beyond his capacity nor shall they be subjected to compulsion or exploited or harmed in any way.
c) They shall be entitled - without any discrimination between males and females - to fair wages for their work without delay, as well as to the holidays allowances and promotions which they deserve.
d) On their part a worker shall be required to be dedicated and meticulous in their work. Should workers and employers disagree on any matter, the State shall intervene to settle the dispute and have the grievances redressed, the rights confirmed and justice enforced without bias.
e) Everyone shall have the right to earn a legitimate living without monopolization, deceit or causing harm to oneself or to others.
22. Everyone shall have the right to own property acquired in a legitimate way, and shall be entitled to the rights of ownership without prejudice to oneself, others or the society in general. Expropriation is not permissible except for requirements of public interest and upon payment of prompt and fair compensation. Confiscation and seizure of property is prohibited except for a necessity dictated by law.
23. Everyone shall have the right to enjoy the fruits of his scientific, literary, artistic or technical labour of which they are the author; and they shall have the right to the protection of their moral and material interests stemming therefrom, provided it is not contrary to the principles of the law of the land.
24. Everyone shall have the right to live in a clean environment, away from vice and moral corruption, that would favour a healthy ethical development of his person and it is incumbent upon the State and society in general to afford that right.
25. Everyone shall have the right to critical medical and vital social care, and to all public amenities provided by society and the State within the limits of their available resources. Individuals are expected to contribute to society and the State, according to their ability and as prescribed by law, for those services.
26. The States shall ensure the right of the individual to a earn decent living that may enable him to meet his requirements and those of his dependents, including food, clothing, housing, education, medical care and all other basic needs.
27. Everyone shall have the right to privacy in the conduct of his private affairs, in his home, among his family, with regard to his property and his relationships. It is not permitted to spy on him, to place him under surveillance or to besmirch his good name. The State shall protect him from arbitrary interference.
28. A private residence is inviolable in all cases. It will not be entered without permission from its inhabitants or in any unlawful manner, nor shall it be demolished or confiscated and its dwellers evicted.
29. All individuals are equal before the law, without distinction between the ruler and the ruled. The right to resort to justice is guaranteed to everyone. A defendant is innocent until his guilt is proven in a fast trial in which he shall be given all the guarantees of defence.
30. It is not permitted without legitimate reason to arrest an individual, or restrict their freedom, to exile or to punish them. It is not permitted to subject them to physical or psychological torture or to any form of maltreatment, cruelty or indignity. Nor is it permitted to subject an individual to medical or scientific experiments without their consent or at the risk of their health or of their life. Nor is it permitted to promulgate emergency laws that would provide executive authority for such actions.
31. Taking hostages under any form or for any purpose is expressly forbidden.
32a) Everyone shall have the right to express his opinion freely in such manner as would not be contrary to the principles of good order.
b) Everyone shall have the right to advocate what is right, and propagate what is good, and warn against what is wrong and evil according to the norms of society.
c) Information is a vital necessity to society. It may not be exploited or misused in such a way as may violate sanctities and the dignity of others, undermine moral and ethical Values or disintegrate, corrupt or harm society or weaken its faith.
d) It is not permitted to excite nationalistic or doctrinal hatred or to do anything that may be an incitement to any form or racial discrimination.
33. Authority is a trust; and abuse or malicious exploitation thereof is explicitly prohibited, in order to guarantee fundamental human rights.
34. Everyone shall have the right to participate, directly or indirectly in the administration of his country's public affairs. He shall also have the right to assume public office in accordance with the provisions of the law.
35. Should an individual believe the nation in which they reside is not fulfilling these obligations they may, without prejudice, test this belief in front of a judge who shall give a ruling to the best of their ability.