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The Importance Of Human Rights

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Human Rights
Human rights are very important and need to be protected. Mother Jones, Cesar Chavez and William Barber fought for human rights in one way or another. Mother Jones and Cesar Chavez fought for workers rights, while William Barber fights for civil rights. All of these individuals showed courage and determination while fighting for human rights. Mother Jones showed determination and grit while trying to fight for child laborers. She marched halfway across the country to change the way children were being treated in the workplace. Mother Jones helped kids tie their shoes, she blew their nose and even gave kids' food. She loved kids and was heartbroken when she saw them in such poor condition (Josephson). Mother Jones was motivated to fight for justice when she saw kids working long hours under poor conditions. Some children had lost limbs and fingers from their dangerous jobs. She was also a teacher and loved kids in general. Throughout the time Mother Jones was trying to help child laborers she showed tremendous determination and never gave up the fight. Judith Josephson states, “Mother Jones had written the president twice with no answer. On July 29, she took three young boys to Sagamore Hill, where the president was staying” (Josephson). Most people would give up after being refused of something once, however Mother Jones continued to letter and try to get hold of the president in any form possible. Mother Jones marched all the across the country and never

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