Reihane Taravati, The Photographer and Civil Rights Activist Arrested

Stand up to oppression and discrimination when you see it

This will most likely come naturally to the type of person who wants to be a human rights activist. When they see injustices in real time, in their own life, they stand up. However, it can sometimes be scary and speaking up might cost you relationships with friends and family. Think about how you stand up based on the situation and what your end goal is – is to change minds? Or is to show victims of oppression that they aren’t alone?