Equality: An ideal in all human societies.

 


1.      Introduction.

a.      Thesis statement:

Perfect universal equality is utopic; however, equality characterized with human beings can be achieved by enacting necessary political, economic and social reforms at both national and international level.

2.      Meaning of equality and its different perspectives.

3.      Importance of equality.

4.      History of efforts to achieve equality.

a.       The Magna Carta (1215).

b.      The Emancipation Proclamation (1863).

c.       The International Labour Organization (1919).

d.      Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR 1948).

e.       Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979).

f.       Sustainable Development Goals (2015).

5.      Islam: the flagbearer of universal equality.

a.       Commandments from Quran and Hadith about equality.

b.      Examples of religious practices (prayer and Hajj) promoting equality.

c.       Examples of equality from the era of Prophet (PBUH) and Khulaf-e-Rashdeen.

6.      How can global equality be achieved today?

a.       Reforms to curtail all discriminatory laws and policies in all UN recognized countries.

b.      Reforms to reduce poverty.  

c.       Health and education for all.

d.      Global peace is a prerequisite to achieving global equality.

7.      How can Pakistan achieve equality?

a.       Constitutional reforms to address discrimination based on gender, race and religion.

b.      Strengthening institutions (public, private or civil society).

c.       Reducing poverty by providing equal economic opportunities to all classes.

d.      Promoting education.

8.      Conclusion.


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