1. WORLD CIVIC FORUM Role of Higher Education for Civic Enhancement “ The Dignity of Women and Social Responsibility” WFWP Germany May 7, 2009 COEX Seoul, Korea
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9. Dignity dwells within each person It is important to grant dignity - value and self respect - first to myself and to be free of any doubt concerning it. Dignity is immanent, an innate aspect of humans, independent from any other characteristics such as age, intelligence, abilities and sex. Dignity therefore is within us from the very beginning of life.
10. Dignity as feature as commission Christian teaching of a human being in the image of God Idea of ethical autonomy of people (Enlightenment/ I. Kant) Directed to the individual Directed to society All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. ´(HRD) The Dignity of human beings cannot be violated. It is to be respected and protected by all government institutions. (German Constitution) The moral strength to practise self-discipline comes from freedom of spirit, and is a virtue called Dignity. Dignity has various degrees, grace and beauty are called Noble and when it borders on awe, it will be called Sovereign or Majestic when grace is "magical“. (Friedrich Schiller about Grace and Dignity-1793) The dignity of human beings is inviolable. It is the duty of all governmental institutions, to respect and protect it. (Article 1 UD of HR)
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20. What have women themselves done to protect their value and their dignity?
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