Introduction: Justice as a Shared Interest
No injustice is foreign to me. This isn’t an act of charity—it’s enlightened self-interest. When we stand for justice beyond our own immediate benefit, we protect the very conditions that safeguard our own rights. A society that sees justice as a shared interest—not just a personal gain—creates a foundation strong enough to resist those who would rule through division and fear.
Ignoring injustice unless it touches us directly leaves the door open for tyranny. Racism, homophobia, misogyny, xenophobia, and other forms of exclusion may target others first, but the same mechanisms of oppression will eventually turn against those who once looked away.
Justice as the Fabric of Our Social Bond
Justice is the fabric that holds our collective freedom together. When it frays for one, it frays for all. Civilized societies evolve when they recognize the danger of letting injustice slip back in. To dismiss it is to unravel our shared humanity.
Protecting our own dignity means protecting the dignity of others. This is not morality in opposition to self-interest—it is self-interest at its highest form. The stability, prosperity, and peace we enjoy depend directly on the protections others receive. Injustice anywhere isn’t just a moral failure—it’s a structural threat to the well-being of all.
The Backlash Against Justice
Around the world, powerful forces are attempting to undo decades of progress. Legal protections for women, children, LGBTQ+ people, and gender nonconforming individuals are being rolled back. Immigrants are vilified, painted as threats to cultural purity, while appeals to tradition and faith are used to justify exclusion and discrimination.
These attacks work because they exploit apathy. They rely on people defending only what affects them personally, counting on the fact that many will remain silent until it’s too late.
Why “No Injustice Is Foreign to Me” Matters
That’s why Unholy101’s campaign, No injustice is foreign to me, matters. It’s not just inclusive—it’s transformative. It transcends identity labels, reminding us that justice is strongest when it extends beyond our own reflection in the mirror.
As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Our message renews that civilizing ideal: to weave justice into every interaction, defend rights outside our own circle, and ensure freedom is not a privilege for a few, but a guarantee for all.
A Call to Live the Principle
Our statement is not just a phrase—it’s a call to action:
- Speak up when you see injustice, even if it doesn’t target you.
- Stand alongside those whose rights are under attack.
- Recognize that your own freedom depends on theirs.
If no injustice is foreign to us, we will create a society that is more peaceful, productive, and united—where opportunistic tyrants cannot weaponize hate to divide and control.
Join the campaign. Live the principle. Make it true: no injustice is foreign to me.
