Human Rights

Introduction to Human Rights

Human Rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every individual by virtue of being human. They are universal, inalienable, and inherent, meaning no one can legitimately take them away. Human Rights provide the basic standards necessary for individuals to live with dignity, equality, and freedom, regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other status.

Historically, the concept of human rights evolved from philosophical ideas of natural rights, through the struggles against oppression and injustice, and became codified in international law with landmark documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948. Human Rights cover a broad spectrum including civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, ensuring protection from abuse and enabling individuals to participate fully in society.

Objectives of Human Rights

1. Protection of Individual Dignity: Ensure that every person is treated with respect and their inherent worth is recognized.
2. Equality and Non-Discrimination: Promote fairness and equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their background.
3. Freedom and Liberty: Safeguard freedoms such as expression, movement, belief, and association.
4. Security and Justice: Protect individuals from exploitation, abuse, and arbitrary actions by the state or others.
5. Promotion of Social and Economic Welfare: Ensure access to basic necessities such as education, health, work, and a standard of living adequate for human dignity.
6. International Cooperation and Peace: Encourage global respect for human rights to maintain peace, justice, and mutual understanding among nations.