Shifting the Narrative toward Social Harmony

My journey from Human rights Activism to Root Cause Understanding

By: Maryam NY

As someone who has been involved in human rights for quite some time, I have come to realize that promoting social harmony requires a deeper understanding of the root causes of global conflict and inequality. My experiences have led me to establish Seed Operations, a nonprofit organization that seeks to shift the narrative on human rights and promote personal responsibility and accountability as the foundation for social change.

Seed Operations promotes human rights-centered perspectives and root cause thinking through impact-driven projects and consultation services for public influencers and leaders who share similar values. Our approach includes conceptualizing decentralized systems based on shared values, creating a culture of collaboration, personal responsibility, and sustainability.

My work in the Iran freedom movement has been a significant driving force in my activism. In 2009, I founded Persian2English, an initiative that translated letters and covered street protests in Iran, gaining support from sources like CNN and Columbia University. I collaborated with human rights groups and facilitated connections between Iranian changemakers and key individuals/organizations. I also founded the Oslo Women’s Rights Initiative with the Nobel Peace Center, worked with the Canadian Senate, assisted the UN Special Rapporteur, and led global campaigns to stop executions and release political prisoners.

Through these experiences, I have come to realize that a culture of personal responsibility and accountability is essential for social change. At Seed Operations, we have created a framework based on decentralization and shared core values that has the potential to transform the way organizations and groups work, promoting collaboration, personal responsibility, and sustainability.

Our goal is to establish a universal basic standard rooted in fundamental freedoms and needs for a socially harmonious world. Shifting the narrative towards social harmony requires a fundamental shift in our approach to fulfilling the basic needs of individuals. At Seed Operations, we aim to promote a culture of shared values, interconnectivity, and personal responsibility. We believe that a socially harmonious world is achievable, and it is up to us to take the necessary steps to achieve it.