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Everyone has rights.

These are the things that should happen so everyone feels safe, included, supported, and able to learn and grow.

You have the right to meet with friends and join groups. (Article 15) You have the right to feel safe and cared for. (Article 19) You have the right to learn and develop your abilities. (Article 29)

And friendship helps make those rights real.

Because when people include each other, support each other, and make space for one another, they help create places where everyone feels like they belong.

Friendship helps people feel safe enough to join in, speak up, learn, and be themselves.

It reminds us that nobody should be left out on the outside of the circle.