Every person is a subject of rights. What does this mean? That it has dignity, that it can not be treated or seen as an object, that its needs, interests and aspirations should be recognized; that has capabilities both to exercise their rights and to fulfill their responsibilities. Being a subject of rights is a very important value because it means that we can not be used as instruments for the benefit of other people. Institutions, governments and other people must see us from that dimension.
Having rights demands a permanent effort of conquest, protection and demand. Finally, being a subject of rights means recognizing that having rights implies that other people also own them. This requires learning to recognize and respect the dignity of each person, take it into account, name it, make it visible and respect it.
