HUMAN DIGNITY

INTRODUCTION

• Human dignity is the recognition that human beings possess a

special value intrinsic to their humanity and as such are worthy of
respect simply because they are human beings.
• Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for
their own sake, and to be treated ethically.
• It is of significance in morality, ethics, law and politics as an
extension of the Enlightenment-era concepts of inherent,
inalienable rights.
WHAT IS HUMAN DIGNITY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
• The concept of human dignity is the belief that all people hold a special value that’s tied
solely to their humanity. It has nothing to do with their class, race, gender, religion, abilities,
or any other factor other than them being human.
• Human dignity justifies human rights.
• Feeling pride in oneself or a conscious sense of one's own worth as a human being living a
meaningful life, worthy of the respect of others.
• Human dignity captures the notion that every human being is uniquely valuable and therefore
ought to be accorded the highest respect and care.
• Dignity is one of the most important things to the human spirit. It means being valued and
respected for what you are, what you believe in, and how you live your live. Treating other
people with dignity means treating them the way we'd like to be treated ourselves.
• It means to be inclusive and empower everyone around you.
• Dignity means to be kind loyal, humble and courageous.
• Dignity should be the basic of guiding and the principle of all actions.
 ATTRIBUTES OF HUMAN DIGNITY
• Respect for everyone.
• Autonomy, empowerment and positive communication.
• Acceptance of Identity.
• Recognition of individuality.
• Acknowledgment of each other’s work.
• Inclusion of everyone as one cluster.
• Guarantee safety for all
• Fairness in treating everyone as equal.
• Independent of making decisions.
• Understanding amongst each other.
 WHY HUMAN DIGNITY IS ESSENTIAL?

For :
• Serving as a foundational value for human rights implementation.
• Recognizing that human beings possess a special value intrinsic to their
humanity.
• Being valued and respected for what you are, what you believe in, and how
you live your live.
• Acknowledging ethical limits to the ways we can treat other people.
• Privacy, politeness, good communication, openness and candor, warmth
and kindness all contribute to a person's sense that who they are is properly
understood and reflected in their day-to-day treatment.
 DEVELOPING HUMAN DIGNITY
• Teach what it means to respect everyone.
• Teach how to treat people fairly and equally.
• Commitment to creating conditions which develop a sense of self-worth and security.
• The ability to rise to the challenges of the human situations.
• Build Cultural Awareness.
• Start with You. Understand how you see yourself, how others see you, and influence your behavior.
• Doing the right way at every step.
• Leading the way for the ones who need it the most,
• Find common ground of discussion
• Become mindful of how you respond to others and be responsible for your words and actions.
• Acknowledge the value of different perspectives.
• Create interactions on teams that are respectful of individual differences, build trust and agreement,
limit bias and favoritism, and strive for the best overall outcomes.
HUMILITY
 INTRODUCTION

• Humility is the quality of not thinking that you are better than
other people.
• Humility is the quality of being humble.
• It is the freedom from pride or arrogance.
• Humility is the ability to view yourself accurately as an individual
with talents as well as flaws while being void
of arrogance and low self-esteem.
• Humility is not always acknowledged as a relevant trait to
possess, but it is in fact a remarkable character strength.
 WHAT IS HUMILITY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
• Humility is the ability to view yourself accurately as an individual with talents as well as
flaws while being void of arrogance and low self-esteem.
• It is important to stay humble because having humility not only helps you develop a more
kind approach to interacting with others.
• It also influences how you perceive yourself and the world around you.
• Humility helps one extend more compassion and empathy to others.
• Those who practice humility are more likely to consider others’ beliefs and opinions.
• Humility offers the opportunity to become less self-involved and more attuned with the
feelings of others.
• Humility also helps in the development of self-growth and self-awareness, because it
allows one to rationally acknowledge ways in which they can improve themself.
• Humility can produce more happiness, positive emotions, and well-being because a person
has a clearer understanding of the self.
 ATTRIBUTES OF HUMILITY
• Leading to serve
• Reserves of inner strength
• Admitting to their mistakes
• Seeking input from others
• Knowing oneself
• Being genuine
• Inviting the trust of people
• Treating others with respect
• Situationally aware
• Retaining relationships
• Making difficult decisions with ease
• Putting others first.
• Listening carefully
• Being curious
• Speaking their minds.
 WHY HUMILITY IS ESSENTIAL?

• Humility helps one extend more compassion and empathy to others.

• Those who practice humility are more likely to consider others' beliefs and opinions.
• This is most likely because humility offers the opportunity to become less self-involved and
more attuned with the feelings of others.
• Humility is the virtue that restrains the movement of the mind towards some excellence,
particularly restraining the mind from thinking one is greater than one truly is before God
• The benefits of humility include coping with anxiety, higher self-control and better
relationships.
• Humility allows lightness in the face of challenges.
• Humility as a value, at its highest, allows selflessness and dignity for a better world. A
person with humility listens to and accepts others.
• Humility is staying stable and maintaining power on the inside and not needing to control
others on the outside
 DEVELOPING HUMILITY
• Spend time listening to others.
• Practice mindfulness, and focus on the present
• Be grateful for what you have.
• Ask for help when you need it.
• Seek feedback from others on a regular basis.
• Review your actions against the language of pride.
• Have an open mind.
• Embrace your strength and weaknesses.
• Do not be afraid of mistakes.
• Stop boasting and bragging.
• Be considerate.
• Stop seeking attention.
• Do not be judgmental
• Never underestimate the competition.
• Promote a spirit of service
• Be passionately curious
THANK YOU