The document summarizes two key declarations on human rights:
1) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN in 1948, which established fundamental human rights that all people are inherently entitled to, such as justice, dignity, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion.
2) The Declaration of the Rights of the Child, adopted by the UN in 1959, which built upon the Universal Declaration and established special protections for children, recognizing that they need special care and that all actions concerning children must consider their best interests. It aimed to give children equal dignity and respect as adults but also protect their additional needs.
Human rights are entitlements that belong to every person simply because they are human. They include the right to life, liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion, expression and religion. The idea of human rights can be traced back to ancient documents like the Cyrus Cylinder from 539 BC which established concepts of freedom of religion and racial equality. Throughout history, documents like the Magna Carta, US Constitution, and Universal Declaration of Human Rights have further defined and established human rights. However, human rights violations still occur when governments or non-state actors abuse, deny or ignore people's basic rights.
What Are Human Rights?
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.
International Human Rights Law
International human rights law lays down the obligations of Governments to act in certain ways or to refrain from certain acts, in order to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals or groups.
One of the great achievements of the United Nations is the creation of a comprehensive body of human rights law—a universal and internationally protected code to which all nations can subscribe and all people aspire. The United Nations has defined a broad range of internationally accepted rights, including civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. It has also established mechanisms to promote and protect these rights and to assist states in carrying out their responsibilities.
The foundations of this body of law are the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the General Assembly in 1945 and 1948, respectively. Since then, the United Nations has gradually expanded human rights law to encompass specific standards for women, children, persons with disabilities, minorities and other vulnerable groups, who now possess rights that protect them from discrimination that had long been common in many societies.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The document discusses the concept of human dignity from several perspectives:
1) It is recognized in the preamble of international agreements like the UN charter and the EU charter of fundamental rights as the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace.
2) It is defined as the intrinsic and absolute value of all human beings.
3) The concept has been criticized as being ambiguous, anthropocentric, ethnocentric, and sometimes useless for addressing modern ethical issues. However, it remains a core philosophical framework for understanding human rights and political order.
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This document is the text of a lecture on nationalism and the Indian constitution delivered by Justice Gautam Patel. Some key points:
- Nationalism in India was originally a liberating force that united people against colonial rule and promised equality and freedom.
- Today, a form of "cultural nationalism" is prevalent that seeks to constantly attack and intimidate civil society through generating intolerance.
- Some advocate defining India based on "ancient civilizational values" rather than western liberalism, and see India as synonymous with majority traditions. However, nationalism has historically led to the "othering" of minority groups.
- A healthy democracy requires reasonably accurate information flow, but today information
Human Rights: perspective, approaches and classificationAbdul Momin
The document discusses various perspectives on human rights, including:
- Marxist/socialist perspective which prioritizes social and economic rights over individual rights.
- Feminist perspective which focuses on equality and systems that allow individuals to pursue their priorities.
- Western/liberal perspective which emphasizes individual liberty, private property, and minimal government.
- Third world perspective which arose from colonial violations but also drew from concepts like in India's constitution.
- Anti-discriminatory perspective which stands against violating the rights of others based on characteristics.
Human rights are also classified into three generations - civil/political rights, social/economic rights, and solidarity/environmental rights.
The document discusses the history and philosophical underpinnings of human rights. It describes how early concepts of natural rights and laws influenced the development of modern human rights. It also summarizes different theoretical approaches to justifying human rights such as interests theory, conceptual necessity, and capabilities approaches. Overall, the document provides important context for understanding the normative basis and evolution of international human rights.
Human rights are entitlements that belong to every person simply because they are human. They include the right to life, liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion, expression and religion. The idea of human rights can be traced back to ancient documents like the Cyrus Cylinder from 539 BC which established concepts of freedom of religion and racial equality. Throughout history, documents like the Magna Carta, US Constitution, and Universal Declaration of Human Rights have further defined and established human rights. However, human rights violations still occur when governments or non-state actors abuse, deny or ignore people's basic rights.
What Are Human Rights?
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.
International Human Rights Law
International human rights law lays down the obligations of Governments to act in certain ways or to refrain from certain acts, in order to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals or groups.
One of the great achievements of the United Nations is the creation of a comprehensive body of human rights law—a universal and internationally protected code to which all nations can subscribe and all people aspire. The United Nations has defined a broad range of internationally accepted rights, including civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. It has also established mechanisms to promote and protect these rights and to assist states in carrying out their responsibilities.
The foundations of this body of law are the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the General Assembly in 1945 and 1948, respectively. Since then, the United Nations has gradually expanded human rights law to encompass specific standards for women, children, persons with disabilities, minorities and other vulnerable groups, who now possess rights that protect them from discrimination that had long been common in many societies.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The document discusses the concept of human dignity from several perspectives:
1) It is recognized in the preamble of international agreements like the UN charter and the EU charter of fundamental rights as the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace.
2) It is defined as the intrinsic and absolute value of all human beings.
3) The concept has been criticized as being ambiguous, anthropocentric, ethnocentric, and sometimes useless for addressing modern ethical issues. However, it remains a core philosophical framework for understanding human rights and political order.
One nation under_the_constitution-asiatic-bansari_sheth_mem_lec-2020-08-18-v0...PrachiMohite3
This document is the text of a lecture on nationalism and the Indian constitution delivered by Justice Gautam Patel. Some key points:
- Nationalism in India was originally a liberating force that united people against colonial rule and promised equality and freedom.
- Today, a form of "cultural nationalism" is prevalent that seeks to constantly attack and intimidate civil society through generating intolerance.
- Some advocate defining India based on "ancient civilizational values" rather than western liberalism, and see India as synonymous with majority traditions. However, nationalism has historically led to the "othering" of minority groups.
- A healthy democracy requires reasonably accurate information flow, but today information
Human Rights: perspective, approaches and classificationAbdul Momin
The document discusses various perspectives on human rights, including:
- Marxist/socialist perspective which prioritizes social and economic rights over individual rights.
- Feminist perspective which focuses on equality and systems that allow individuals to pursue their priorities.
- Western/liberal perspective which emphasizes individual liberty, private property, and minimal government.
- Third world perspective which arose from colonial violations but also drew from concepts like in India's constitution.
- Anti-discriminatory perspective which stands against violating the rights of others based on characteristics.
Human rights are also classified into three generations - civil/political rights, social/economic rights, and solidarity/environmental rights.
The document discusses the history and philosophical underpinnings of human rights. It describes how early concepts of natural rights and laws influenced the development of modern human rights. It also summarizes different theoretical approaches to justifying human rights such as interests theory, conceptual necessity, and capabilities approaches. Overall, the document provides important context for understanding the normative basis and evolution of international human rights.
The document discusses the history and importance of human rights. It summarizes the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 in response to atrocities in World War 2. It then discusses some key rights protected by the UDHR, including women's rights, children's rights, and labor rights. It notes that while these rights are respected in some Western nations, they are still violated in many other parts of the world. It also provides a brief biography of Nelson Mandela and his role in fighting apartheid in South Africa.
Policymakers in Arab countries have shifted from solely supply-side solutions for water management to also emphasizing demand-side approaches like conservation. National frameworks have been established in most countries to oversee water resources according to Agenda 21 guidelines. The primary strategy for sustainable water use is protecting current supplies through harvesting rainwater, safeguarding storage, and maintaining traditional systems. Relying solely on desalinated water risks volatility from oil prices. Improving irrigation efficiency in agriculture and reducing high water use crops can optimize groundwater use. Different cost recovery options for water provide varying incentives, with increasing block rates that charge more for higher usage levels being most effective for conservation. However, solutions must be tailored to individual country contexts and ensure afford
Abdulrazzak - Coordinating Action at the Regional LevelLaura Haddad
The document discusses water resource management initiatives in the Arab region and the need for enhanced coordination, particularly at the regional level. It notes that the Arab region faces major water challenges due to limited renewable water sources and increasing demands. It argues that past water policies focused too much on supply and were fragmented, and that a new, flexible and coordinated policy approach is needed. The document also discusses the role that various United Nations and regional organizations could play in enhancing regional cooperation on water management through existing coordination frameworks and joint programming initiatives to help address water challenges in a holistic manner.
The document discusses virtual water trade as a potential policy option for improving water use efficiency in the water scarce West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region. It outlines the concept of virtual water, which refers to the water embedded in agricultural products. Importing virtual water through food can help relieve pressure on a nation's water resources. However, there are also issues to consider with relying on virtual water trade as a policy, including food security, environmental impacts, and geopolitical concerns. Regional cooperation could help address some of these challenges when analyzing the suitability of virtual water trade for WANA countries. The document emphasizes applying virtual water concepts to agricultural products and trade to help WANA nations achieve strategic water security through international food imports.
The document discusses the role of biosaline agriculture in coping with water scarcity in the WANA region. It notes that the WANA region has very low available renewable water resources per capita that are projected to decline further. Biosaline agriculture focuses on growing crops that are tolerant of saline or brackish water and soil conditions as a way to use marginal water resources and reduce pressure on freshwater supplies. The document provides estimates of available brackish water resources and potential land areas for biosaline agriculture in several WANA countries, finding that approximately 14% of total irrigated land in the region could utilize brackish water resources.
This document discusses water scarcity in Iran and proposes solutions. It notes that Iran receives around 439 billion cubic meters of annual precipitation but overextracts groundwater, extracting 60 billion cubic meters per year while the sustainable yield is estimated at 51 billion cubic meters. Around 95% of available water is used for agriculture. The document argues that improving water use efficiency in agriculture, reclaiming degraded lands, and adopting drought-tolerant crops can help address water scarcity issues without jeopardizing food production. It also discusses the historical role of nomadic pastoralism in sustainably managing rangelands and argues that policies banning nomadism have degraded lands and reduced livestock numbers.
The document discusses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It provides background on the development of the UDHR after World War II and its importance in establishing fundamental rights for all people. It then summarizes key aspects of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child such as its focus on protecting children's needs and interests. The document concludes by presenting two short examples of cases where children's rights were violated to emphasize the ongoing issues.
This document provides an overview of human rights topics discussed by a class, including:
- The creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 in response to World War II atrocities.
- Discussion of basic human rights like children's rights to education and protection, women's rights to equality and freedom from discrimination, and labor rights including the right to unionize.
- Nelson Mandela is highlighted as an icon of the struggle against human rights violations in South Africa during the apartheid era.
The document provides an overview of human rights topics including:
1. An introduction to human rights and identifying rights in news stories and key documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
2. The nature of human rights and their origins in documents from ancient civilizations through philosophers like Locke and declarations like the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Specific rights like the rights of children established in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and how groups like indigenous peoples and refugees relate to human rights.
The document discusses human rights and their importance in society. It argues that individuals should not have to sacrifice their rights for the perceived benefit of society. The rights of individuals are meant to protect freedom, a core concept in global society. However, these rights are not always respected or enforced equally around the world. One example of a right in Canada is the freedom of movement, allowing people to enter and leave the country.
This document discusses human rights and provides context about their importance. It begins by explaining that every human being has rights simply due to being human. These rights are outlined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The document then discusses how some organizations, like Saint Leo University, have incorporated core values related to human rights, such as respect and integrity. It also addresses how human rights are still not fully realized around the world despite their importance.
The document discusses the history and theological foundations of human rights. It notes that human rights originate from human dignity given by God and are universal, inalienable, and indivisible. The Catholic Church has historically promoted human rights through affirming rights like life, religion, and justice. However, the document also acknowledges that violations of human rights continue through issues like war, slavery, and inequality. It calls for continued protection and promotion of all human rights through dialogue and international cooperation.
This document provides an overview of citizenship, multiculturalism, and human rights. It discusses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN in 1948 to express fundamental rights for all people. However, it notes that discrimination still occurs, such as racism, sexism, and lack of rights for women and children. It highlights two significant personalities that fought for human rights: Nelson Mandela, and contrasts him with Adolf Hitler who promoted discrimination and harm.
This document discusses the possibility of reaching a worldwide consensus on human rights. It argues that while the concept of human rights originated in Western societies, the values of democracy and human rights are increasingly accepted on a global scale. However, full agreement faces challenges, as other cultures may interpret concepts like individual rights and dignity differently. Still, the document believes that separating the philosophical principles from legal frameworks allows for the values like life, liberty and equality to be adopted more universally. It also acknowledges the important role of non-governmental organizations in advocating for human rights around the world.
This document discusses the relationship between human rights and the theory of liberalism. It provides a liberal critique of how modern human rights have derived from earlier liberal views on individual dignity and freedom. The document argues that while human rights aim to protect individuals, modern approaches view rights holders as needing protection rather than as autonomous individuals seeking their own freedoms. It also discusses how nationalism has affected liberal ideas of human rights. In conclusion, the document states that while the goal of human rights is just, the modern ideology and justification of rights is problematic and fails to adequately explain why well-intentioned people should respect human rights.
Based on Arendt’s analysis of human rights, do you think human rig.docxjasoninnes20
Based on Arendt’s analysis of human rights, do you think human rights are
sufficient for protecting vulnerable populations including refugees illegal
immigrants, and people forced into exile? What are some of Arendt’s reasons? Use a current event to explain your analysis.
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For more detail
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Human Rights /
Humans as Political Beings
Lecture 2.4
Natural Rights, Civil Rights, Human Rights
So far, in this unit of the course, the notion of
“rights” has come up several times. Both Hobbes,
Locke, and Mills discuss rights in some way.
As you may recall, Hobbes defines right as a type of
liberty, the freedom to do something without
impediment. Both Hobbes and Locke believe that
humans have natural rights, that is inherent
freedoms that they are endowed with by nature. In
other words, because humans and the world are
they way they are, humans come with pre-given
rights. For Hobbes the principle right held by
humans was to do whatever it takes to survive. For
Locke it was to defend one’s property (including
one’s life).
For Hobbes, when humans enter a social contract
and form a government with laws, they give up
their natural rights. For Locke, the institution of
government provides a way of guaranteeing one’s
natural rights by codifying those rights into law. When
a sovereign power establishes rights for its citizens
and laws for protecting those rights, we get civil
rights.
Natural rights apply in the state of nature while civil
rights apply in civilization. Human rights refer to
those rights which humans hold simply because they
are human. Such rights are closer in kind to natural
rights, but are often reflected in civil rights.
The notion of human rights gets invoked frequently in
discussions of violations of human dignity and ethics.
But where do human rights come from? Are they
real? Who guarantees them? How effective are
they in protecting vulnerable people? Do
other-than-human beings have rights, too?
Amartya Sen, 1933 -
Sen was born in West Bengal India in 1933. He
received is B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Economics at
Trinity College in Cambridge, England. His research
has included topics such as social choice theory,
economic theory, ethics and political philosophy,
welfare economics, theory of measurement,
decision theory, development economics, public
health, and gender studies. His interest in global
welfare and human rights was partly inspired by his
experience of witnessing famine in India.
Sen has served on various economic advisory
boards including the American Economic
Association. He has also received numerous awards
for his work, the most prestigious of which was the
Nobel Prize in economics.
Sen currently teaches at Harvard University.
Hannah Arendt,
1906-1975
Arendt was born in Linden, Germany in 1906 to a Jewish
family. She studied under the German philosophers
Martin Heidegg ...
This document provides a brief history of human rights declarations and organizations from ancient times to the modern era. It discusses some of the earliest declarations of rights including those established by Cyrus the Great of Persia in 539 BC and provisions of the 1215 Magna Carta. It then outlines several seminal human rights documents and organizations in the 18th through 20th centuries such as the US Declaration of Independence, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Amnesty International. The document concludes with a proposed classroom activity asking students to address a human rights problem and develop a solution.
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The document discusses the history and importance of human rights. It summarizes the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 in response to atrocities in World War 2. It then discusses some key rights protected by the UDHR, including women's rights, children's rights, and labor rights. It notes that while these rights are respected in some Western nations, they are still violated in many other parts of the world. It also provides a brief biography of Nelson Mandela and his role in fighting apartheid in South Africa.
Policymakers in Arab countries have shifted from solely supply-side solutions for water management to also emphasizing demand-side approaches like conservation. National frameworks have been established in most countries to oversee water resources according to Agenda 21 guidelines. The primary strategy for sustainable water use is protecting current supplies through harvesting rainwater, safeguarding storage, and maintaining traditional systems. Relying solely on desalinated water risks volatility from oil prices. Improving irrigation efficiency in agriculture and reducing high water use crops can optimize groundwater use. Different cost recovery options for water provide varying incentives, with increasing block rates that charge more for higher usage levels being most effective for conservation. However, solutions must be tailored to individual country contexts and ensure afford
Abdulrazzak - Coordinating Action at the Regional LevelLaura Haddad
The document discusses water resource management initiatives in the Arab region and the need for enhanced coordination, particularly at the regional level. It notes that the Arab region faces major water challenges due to limited renewable water sources and increasing demands. It argues that past water policies focused too much on supply and were fragmented, and that a new, flexible and coordinated policy approach is needed. The document also discusses the role that various United Nations and regional organizations could play in enhancing regional cooperation on water management through existing coordination frameworks and joint programming initiatives to help address water challenges in a holistic manner.
The document discusses virtual water trade as a potential policy option for improving water use efficiency in the water scarce West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region. It outlines the concept of virtual water, which refers to the water embedded in agricultural products. Importing virtual water through food can help relieve pressure on a nation's water resources. However, there are also issues to consider with relying on virtual water trade as a policy, including food security, environmental impacts, and geopolitical concerns. Regional cooperation could help address some of these challenges when analyzing the suitability of virtual water trade for WANA countries. The document emphasizes applying virtual water concepts to agricultural products and trade to help WANA nations achieve strategic water security through international food imports.
The document discusses the role of biosaline agriculture in coping with water scarcity in the WANA region. It notes that the WANA region has very low available renewable water resources per capita that are projected to decline further. Biosaline agriculture focuses on growing crops that are tolerant of saline or brackish water and soil conditions as a way to use marginal water resources and reduce pressure on freshwater supplies. The document provides estimates of available brackish water resources and potential land areas for biosaline agriculture in several WANA countries, finding that approximately 14% of total irrigated land in the region could utilize brackish water resources.
This document discusses water scarcity in Iran and proposes solutions. It notes that Iran receives around 439 billion cubic meters of annual precipitation but overextracts groundwater, extracting 60 billion cubic meters per year while the sustainable yield is estimated at 51 billion cubic meters. Around 95% of available water is used for agriculture. The document argues that improving water use efficiency in agriculture, reclaiming degraded lands, and adopting drought-tolerant crops can help address water scarcity issues without jeopardizing food production. It also discusses the historical role of nomadic pastoralism in sustainably managing rangelands and argues that policies banning nomadism have degraded lands and reduced livestock numbers.
The document discusses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It provides background on the development of the UDHR after World War II and its importance in establishing fundamental rights for all people. It then summarizes key aspects of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child such as its focus on protecting children's needs and interests. The document concludes by presenting two short examples of cases where children's rights were violated to emphasize the ongoing issues.
This document provides an overview of human rights topics discussed by a class, including:
- The creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 in response to World War II atrocities.
- Discussion of basic human rights like children's rights to education and protection, women's rights to equality and freedom from discrimination, and labor rights including the right to unionize.
- Nelson Mandela is highlighted as an icon of the struggle against human rights violations in South Africa during the apartheid era.
The document provides an overview of human rights topics including:
1. An introduction to human rights and identifying rights in news stories and key documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
2. The nature of human rights and their origins in documents from ancient civilizations through philosophers like Locke and declarations like the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Specific rights like the rights of children established in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and how groups like indigenous peoples and refugees relate to human rights.
The document discusses human rights and their importance in society. It argues that individuals should not have to sacrifice their rights for the perceived benefit of society. The rights of individuals are meant to protect freedom, a core concept in global society. However, these rights are not always respected or enforced equally around the world. One example of a right in Canada is the freedom of movement, allowing people to enter and leave the country.
This document discusses human rights and provides context about their importance. It begins by explaining that every human being has rights simply due to being human. These rights are outlined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The document then discusses how some organizations, like Saint Leo University, have incorporated core values related to human rights, such as respect and integrity. It also addresses how human rights are still not fully realized around the world despite their importance.
The document discusses the history and theological foundations of human rights. It notes that human rights originate from human dignity given by God and are universal, inalienable, and indivisible. The Catholic Church has historically promoted human rights through affirming rights like life, religion, and justice. However, the document also acknowledges that violations of human rights continue through issues like war, slavery, and inequality. It calls for continued protection and promotion of all human rights through dialogue and international cooperation.
This document provides an overview of citizenship, multiculturalism, and human rights. It discusses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN in 1948 to express fundamental rights for all people. However, it notes that discrimination still occurs, such as racism, sexism, and lack of rights for women and children. It highlights two significant personalities that fought for human rights: Nelson Mandela, and contrasts him with Adolf Hitler who promoted discrimination and harm.
This document discusses the possibility of reaching a worldwide consensus on human rights. It argues that while the concept of human rights originated in Western societies, the values of democracy and human rights are increasingly accepted on a global scale. However, full agreement faces challenges, as other cultures may interpret concepts like individual rights and dignity differently. Still, the document believes that separating the philosophical principles from legal frameworks allows for the values like life, liberty and equality to be adopted more universally. It also acknowledges the important role of non-governmental organizations in advocating for human rights around the world.
This document discusses the relationship between human rights and the theory of liberalism. It provides a liberal critique of how modern human rights have derived from earlier liberal views on individual dignity and freedom. The document argues that while human rights aim to protect individuals, modern approaches view rights holders as needing protection rather than as autonomous individuals seeking their own freedoms. It also discusses how nationalism has affected liberal ideas of human rights. In conclusion, the document states that while the goal of human rights is just, the modern ideology and justification of rights is problematic and fails to adequately explain why well-intentioned people should respect human rights.
Based on Arendt’s analysis of human rights, do you think human rig.docxjasoninnes20
Based on Arendt’s analysis of human rights, do you think human rights are
sufficient for protecting vulnerable populations including refugees illegal
immigrants, and people forced into exile? What are some of Arendt’s reasons? Use a current event to explain your analysis.
YOU SHOULD READ THE LECTURE FIRST
For more detail
WhatsApp: +15412856343
Human Rights /
Humans as Political Beings
Lecture 2.4
Natural Rights, Civil Rights, Human Rights
So far, in this unit of the course, the notion of
“rights” has come up several times. Both Hobbes,
Locke, and Mills discuss rights in some way.
As you may recall, Hobbes defines right as a type of
liberty, the freedom to do something without
impediment. Both Hobbes and Locke believe that
humans have natural rights, that is inherent
freedoms that they are endowed with by nature. In
other words, because humans and the world are
they way they are, humans come with pre-given
rights. For Hobbes the principle right held by
humans was to do whatever it takes to survive. For
Locke it was to defend one’s property (including
one’s life).
For Hobbes, when humans enter a social contract
and form a government with laws, they give up
their natural rights. For Locke, the institution of
government provides a way of guaranteeing one’s
natural rights by codifying those rights into law. When
a sovereign power establishes rights for its citizens
and laws for protecting those rights, we get civil
rights.
Natural rights apply in the state of nature while civil
rights apply in civilization. Human rights refer to
those rights which humans hold simply because they
are human. Such rights are closer in kind to natural
rights, but are often reflected in civil rights.
The notion of human rights gets invoked frequently in
discussions of violations of human dignity and ethics.
But where do human rights come from? Are they
real? Who guarantees them? How effective are
they in protecting vulnerable people? Do
other-than-human beings have rights, too?
Amartya Sen, 1933 -
Sen was born in West Bengal India in 1933. He
received is B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Economics at
Trinity College in Cambridge, England. His research
has included topics such as social choice theory,
economic theory, ethics and political philosophy,
welfare economics, theory of measurement,
decision theory, development economics, public
health, and gender studies. His interest in global
welfare and human rights was partly inspired by his
experience of witnessing famine in India.
Sen has served on various economic advisory
boards including the American Economic
Association. He has also received numerous awards
for his work, the most prestigious of which was the
Nobel Prize in economics.
Sen currently teaches at Harvard University.
Hannah Arendt,
1906-1975
Arendt was born in Linden, Germany in 1906 to a Jewish
family. She studied under the German philosophers
Martin Heidegg ...
This document provides a brief history of human rights declarations and organizations from ancient times to the modern era. It discusses some of the earliest declarations of rights including those established by Cyrus the Great of Persia in 539 BC and provisions of the 1215 Magna Carta. It then outlines several seminal human rights documents and organizations in the 18th through 20th centuries such as the US Declaration of Independence, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Amnesty International. The document concludes with a proposed classroom activity asking students to address a human rights problem and develop a solution.
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Bob Boule
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1. Escola Secundária c/ 3º ciclo do ensino básico da Sé da Guarda<br />Ano lectivo 2010/2011<br />Inglês<br />Module 2<br />Citizenship and multiculturalism<br />In defense of human rights<br />Trabalho realizado por:<br />Carolina Cabaços nº 4<br />Daniel Santos nº 5<br />Helena Martins nº 10<br />Index<br />Introduction ……………………………………………. 3<br />The Universal Declaration of the Human Rights<br />The birth of the declaration …………………... 4<br />Its importance for the humanity ……………… 6<br />The Declaration of the Rights of the Child …………..7 <br />A stolen childhood<br />A poem ………………………………………… 11<br />True stories of suffering ……………………… 12<br />Introduction<br />When the sun rises, it’s for everyone. All people have the right to see its light, to feel its heat, to enjoy its beauty. Or at least, they should. <br />When we go from the utopia of a world of equality to a completely different reality, we realize that there are lots of issues which must be solved quickly in order to create a better world. <br />In the history of the humanity there were quite a few people who struggled for the achievement of this goal. We honor them and thank them for what they’ve done. However, those people, whose courage is without any doubt an inspiration to all of us, couldn’t make it by their own. Thanks to the people who stood up for them, it was possible to sign some important documents and declarations, which have changed the world. <br />Among those, we find the Universal Declaration of the human rights, which define the rights that belong to us simply because we’re human beings, such as justice, dignity, respect and freedom. <br />As we were told to write a few pages about the theme “human rights”, we realized there was a lot to say, much more than most people imagine. So, we had to choose a single topic and we went for the rights of the children. Our decision was mainly based on our knowledge about all children who don’t have conditions to live a normal childhood – or our lack of it. <br />Therefore, in this work we’re going to start by talking about the historical context behind the signature of the Declaration of the human rights, then we’ll talk specifically about the rights of the children. At last, we pretend to show real cases of bad treated children, in order to accentuate how horrible this problem is. <br />The Universal Declaration of the human rights<br />The birth <br />The ideas and values of human rights can be traced through history to ancient times and in religious beliefs and cultures around the world. The first recorded declaration of human rights in history is the Cyrus cylinder, written by Cyrus the Great, king of Persia (present day Iran) around the year 539 BCE. European philosophers of the enlightenment period developed theories of natural law that influenced the adoption of documents such as the Bill of Rights of England, the Bill of Rights in the United States, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in France.<br />During the Second World War the allies adopted the Four Freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom from fear and freedom from want, as their basic war aims. The United Nations Charter quot;
reaffirmed faith in fundamental human rights, and dignity and worth of the human personquot;
and committed all member states to promote quot;
universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religionquot;
<br />When the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany became apparent after the Second World War, the consensus within the world community was that the United Nations Charter did not sufficiently define the rights it referenced.[4][5] A universal declaration that specified the rights of individuals was necessary to give effect to the Charter's provisions on human rights. <br />The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (10 December 1948 at Palais de Chaillot, Paris). The Guinness Book of Records describes the UDHR as the quot;
Most Translated Documentquot;
in the world. The Declaration arose directly from the experience of the Second World War and represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled. It consists of 30 articles which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws. The International Bill of Human Rights consists of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its two Optional Protocols. In 1966 the General Assembly adopted the two detailed Covenants, which complete the International Bill of Human Rights; and in 1976, after the Covenants had been ratified by a sufficient number of individual nations, the Bill took on the force of international law.<br />Its importance for the humanity<br />When we look around we see a world full of wonderful things, most of which we take for granted, and that’s simply because our time is too scarce to be spent with a small retrospective at all the history behind all these marvelous things. And we’re not only talking about science or technology or those material things which make our lives easier and more comfortable – we’re trying to tell you about freedom, justice, equality, democracy, rights. No one ever thinks about that, but I’m pretty sure it would be difficult for everyone to abdicate of their right to express their opinion, or any other fundamental right. <br />In fact (and now putting aside all those racist and discriminative people who can’t stand living in a world where they’re not superior), a white man and a black man sitting together in a pub, talking as two individuals seen as equal on the eyes of society is something we can enjoy, something that’s perfectly common, but also a proof that our world is not such a bad place to live in. However, this wasn’t always like this. An idea like that would be more than enough to start a revolution only some decades ago! How ridiculous is that? <br />Well, maybe it’s not that ridiculous… We just have to see that through the eyes of someone who lived back in those days. We must also always have in mind such names as Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and if we start thinking of other problems besides discrimination against black people, there will be a lot more: Abraham Lincoln, Dalai Lama, etc. <br />Furthermore, the most important mark in the history of human rights, the one thing we must always remember as the starting point from which all of this evolved is the Universal Declaration of the human rights: a simple yet unique document which has changed the world. <br />All humanity must be grateful to the ones who signed this important document, and realize that behind each caring smile, gently blowing a fresh breath of liberty, leys a living soul put under one of thousands of pearls into the treasure we call History. <br />The declaration of the rights of the child<br />During an United Nations General Assembly, on the 20th November 1959, was approved the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. This declaration was an adaptation of the Universal Declaration of the Human Rights but focused on the children. <br />The universal declaration of the human rights was written after a very dark period of our world history: the Second World War. This declaration was written with one thing in mind: freedom, justice and world peace will only be possible if every single human being has the same rights. If our world is separated by different rules for different people, if we do not look at each other as equals, these goals, these dreams will never be achieved. <br />For us to be equal is not enough to just have the right to live. We have to have other rights. We need to live a dignifying life, without any kind of oppression; we need to have access to things that will assure our health, our well-being and things that will enable us to develop our capabilities.<br />These principles and moral values were the base of the elaboration of some documents that later were the seed of the declaration of the rights of the child. <br />The key sentence in these documents is “the best interest of the child” – with this idea in mind, the rights were written. This means that a child needs a special protection and that all actions involving the child must be to improve her life. The universal declaration of the rights of the child brought a special status to the children – they are no longer the same as their parents or family, they need special care and their needs are more important than anything else. <br />This new view of the child as a special human being with special rights, equal in dignity and respect as every other adult but with some other needs was determinant to the articles that were included in the declaration of the rights of the child. The children do not have the capability to survive by themselves. That’s why it was imperative to this declaration to be written and that’s why we need to respect these “rules”, these “laws” because every child deserves to grow up happily and with dignity so that one day they can be better adults. <br />Unfortunately, these rights are not always respected. There are children that are obligated to work, sometimes without even getting paid, there are some that are sold by their own parents like they are not a person with rights but objects in the hands of the parents waiting to be given away… how can we, in the XXI century, allow this to happen? We have to open our minds and see beyond our happy life and fight against these horrible things. <br /> <br />Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959)<br />Preamble<br />Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have, in the Charter, reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person, and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,<br />Whereas the United Nations has, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proclaimed that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status,<br />Whereas the child, by reason of his physical and mental immaturity, needs special safeguards and care, including appropriate legal protection, before as well as after birth,<br />Whereas the need for such special safeguards has been stated in the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child of 1924, and recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the statutes of specialized agencies and international organizations concerned with the welfare of children,<br />Whereas mankind owes to the child the best it has to give,<br />Now therefore,<br />The General Assembly<br />Proclaims this Declaration of the Rights of the Child to the end that he may have a happy childhood and enjoy for his own good and for the good of society the rights and freedoms herein set forth, and calls upon parents, upon men and women as individuals, and upon voluntary organizations, local authorities and national Governments to recognize these rights and strive for their observance by legislative and other measures progressively taken in accordance with the following principles:<br />Principle 1<br />The child shall enjoy all the rights set forth in this Declaration. Every child, without any exception whatsoever, shall be entitled to these rights, without distinction or discrimination on account of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status, whether of himself or of his family.<br />Principle 2<br />The child shall enjoy special protection, and shall be given opportunities and facilities, by law and by other means, to enable him to develop physically, mentally, morally, spiritually and socially in a healthy and normal manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity. In the enactment of laws for this purpose, the best interests of the child shall be the paramount consideration.<br />Principle 3<br />The child shall be entitled from his birth to a name and a nationality.<br />Principle 4<br />The child shall enjoy the benefits of social security. He shall be entitled to grow and develop in health; to this end, special care and protection shall be provided both to him and to his mother, including adequate pre-natal and post-natal care. The child shall have the right to adequate nutrition, housing, recreation and medical services.<br />Principle 5<br />The child who is physically, mentally or socially handicapped shall be given the special treatment, education and care required by his particular condition.<br />Principle 6<br />The child, for the full and harmonious development of his personality, needs love and understanding. He shall, wherever possible, grow up in the care and under the responsibility of his parents, and, in any case, in an atmosphere of affection and of moral and material security; a child of tender years shall not, save in exceptional circumstances, be separated from his mother. Society and the public authorities shall have the duty to extend particular care to children without a family and to those without adequate means of support. Payment of State and other assistance towards the maintenance of children of large families is desirable.<br />Principle 7<br />The child is entitled to receive education, which shall be free and compulsory, at least in the elementary stages. He shall be given an education which will promote his general culture and enable him, on a basis of equal opportunity, to develop his abilities, his individual judgement, and his sense of moral and social responsibility, and to become a useful member of society. The best interests of the child shall be the guiding principle of those responsible for his education and guidance; that responsibility lies in the first place with his parents. The child shall have full opportunity for play and recreation, which should be directed to the same purposes as education; society and the public authorities shall endeavour to promote the enjoyment of this right.<br />Principle 8<br />The child shall in all circumstances be among the first to receive protection and relief.<br />Principle 9<br />The child shall be protected against all forms of neglect, cruelty and exploitation. He shall not be the subject of traffic, in any form. The child shall not be admitted to employment before an appropriate minimum age; he shall in no case becaused or permitted to engage in any occupation or employment which would prejudice his health or education, or interfere with his physical, mental or moral development.<br />Principle 10<br />The child shall be protected from practices which may foster racial, religious and any other form of discrimination. He shall be brought up in a spirit of understanding, tolerance, friendship among peoples, peace and universal brotherhood, and in full consciousness that his energy and talents should be devoted to the service of his fellow men.<br /> <br />A stolen childhood<br />The girl in a blue dress goes walking along the street<br />Doesn’t know where to go, or how to reach the sky<br />Yet she looks at it with a smile that’s so sweet<br />Thinking “I bet Heaven wears a dress like mine”<br />Foot by foot, each step leads to nowhere<br />‘Cause the world’s so big and home is death <br />Mamma’s doing the dishes while pretending to care<br />That her little girl left her doll on the bed <br />Feet start bleeding as her soul does too<br />She looks at a bench but she speeds up the pace<br />Looking at a nice man saying “How are you”<br />‘Cause every nice men have old daddy’s face… <br />Up next we present some real testimonies of bad treated children, in order to show you that this problem is nothing but a nightmare come true. <br />“A man was convicted of molesting a mentally challenged 8 year old child. The court sentenced the man to probation. A Civil Protection Order (CPO) was granted; however the offender violated the CPO numerous times by walking up to the fence of the child’s backyard, shaking the fence and making crude comments and gestures while the child was playing. In addition, he would park in front of the child’s home monitoring the family’s comings and goings again taking every opportunity to intimidate the child and mother. The victim’s mother had contacted the sheriff’s office numerous times to report the violations and law enforcement refused to take any action. They told the mother that she must hire an attorney to enforce the CPO.”<br />“A case involving a 10 year old child rape victim was postponed 18 times primarily by defense and a couple times by the state over a three year period. The emotional strain of preparing for the trial every couple months over the three year period only to be met with more continuances diminished the impact of counseling services and had taken its toll on the child and parents. At 10 years old she was a sociable active straight A student; now 13 she was struggling to maintain C & D grades, dropped out of all sports activities, missed a considerable amount of school, and had become withdrawn and isolated. The child’s parents were denied the right to be present during proceedings and victims objections to the numerous continuances were never presented by the prosecutor to the court as statutorily required. The case had just been continued again for three months later and the parents, feeling there was no end in sight and wanting for their child to begin her healing and recovery, were considering requesting the charges be dropped.“<br />These are only two among millions of examples of cases which exemplify various situations of disrespect towards children’s rights. <br />Unfortunately, this is an inconvenient truth, a reality which we close our eyes to. In the world we idealize, there are no victims of child abuse, no children being explored or working as slaves, no cute little faces wet by tears of sadness and pain. <br />Therefore, we have to do everything we can to preserve children’s rights. Children are our future, so they deserve to be respected, to live a normal childhood that allows them to grow up and become physical and mentally healthy adults – and active members in our society. <br />