The first principle of systems thinking framework recognizes the role of interconnectedness and interdependence of systems in producing specific events. Human rights abuses from this framing are not perceived as isolated incidents but as outcomes of larger, dynamic systems where policies, social structures, and individual actions influence one another. By analyzing these interactions, systems thinking helps identify the contributory systems of human rights violations, including feedback loops that either perpetuate or challenge injustices. For example, systemic racism within law enforcement institutions creates a feedback loop where biased policies and practices perpetuate unequal treatment of marginalized communities, reinforcing cycles of discrimination. Addressing these violations requires a holistic approach, understanding how these complex, interconnected systems shape and sustain outcomes that shape human rights events.