HRC Awareness Campaign Videos

• The Right to Form Their Own Legislative Assembly

  In 1831, the people of the Cayman Islands asserted the right to form their own legislative assembly. The right to freely choose one’s representatives at genuine periodic elections is now enshrined in Article 21 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• The Right to Receive Education

  In 1912, 335 parents in the Cayman Islands campaigned for enhanced rights to education for their children. The right of everyone to receive education is now enshrined in Article 13 of the United Nations International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

• The Rights of All Persons without Distinction as to Race, Colour, or National or Ethnic Origin

  In 1953, Caymanian National Hero, Ms. Sybil McLaughlin, championed the rights of all persons, without distinction as to race, colour, or national or ethnic origin. The right to live free from racial prejudice and discrimination in an environment where understanding, tolerance and friendship are promoted is now enshrined in Article 7 of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

• The Rights to a Fair Trial

  In 1955, Mr. Ormond Panton, a prominent Caymanian politician, succeeded in affirming his right to a fair trial. The right to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law is now enshrined in Article 14 of the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

• The Rights of Women

  In 1957, 358 women from throughout the Cayman Islands lobbied for the rights of women to vote and stand in public elections. The rights of women to vote, to be eligible for election to all public bodies, and to be on equal terms with men in public and political life is now enshrined in Article 7 of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

• The Right of the Child to Freedom of Thought

  In 2001, the Grant family prevailed in its struggle for their son to attend school in the Cayman Islands, whilst freely manifesting his right to religious freedom. The right of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion and to manifest his or her religion or beliefs is also enshrined in Article 14 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.