I have a right to equality
Without it, I would be an outcast; lonely
I’m claiming it by treating people equally
Because I am honest

I have a right to Freedom of Speech
Without it, I would lose confidence
I’m claiming it by talking
Because I am free

I have a right to personal expression
Without it, I would lose confidence
I’m claiming it by doing what I want
Because I am proud of myself

I have a right to my own religion
Without it, I would be disrespectful
I’m claiming it by believing in it
Because I am free

I have a right to education
Without it, I would be nothing
I’m claiming it by listening to my teachers
Because I am a child

I have a right to be healthy
Without it, I would be sick and die
I’m claiming it by looking after myself
Because I am a human being

I have a right to vote
Without it, I would be lacking service delivery
I’m claiming it by choosing a political party
Because I am participating

I have a right to life
Without it, I would be dead
I’m claiming it by taking care of myself
Because I am free to live

I have a right to eat
Without it, I would be a poverty victim
I’m claiming it by not wasting food
Because I am free to eat

I have a right to have a shelter
Without it, I would be a street kid
I’m claiming it by cleaning it
Because I am living in it