Hr Flashcards
Whereas, recognition of the inherent dignity and of equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and
peace in the world”
Human rights
The state values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.”
Constitutional policy on Human Rights, Art. 11, Sec 11, 1987 Philippine Constitution).
those rights which are inherent in our nature and without which we cannot live without.
Human Rights
those rights which are supreme, inherent and inalienable rights to life, dignity and self-development. It is the essence of these rights that make man human
Human Rights
Classification of Human Rights
According to Source
Natural R
Legal Ri
-Constitutional Rights
Sample of Consti Rights:
Right to live
Right of suffrage
Freedom of Speech
Freeedom of the press
-Statutory Rights
Sample of SR:
Rights of children in conflict with the law
Right to health through Clean Air Act
Classification of Human Rights
According to Aspect of Life
Civil Rights
-Rights to be secure in one’s own person, houses, papers and effects
-Rights to privacy of communication
-Rights to Travel
-Freedom of Religion
-Rights to privacy of communication
-Right to a name
-right to form a family
Political Rights
-Right to vote and be voted upon
-Right to initiative and referendum
-Right to information on matters of public concern
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
-Right to the highest attainable health
-Right to education
-Right to Work
-Right to Adequate Food
-Right to Indigenous People
Classification of Human Rights
According to Recipient
Individual Rights
Collective Rights
Classification of Human Rights
According to Derogability
Absolute or non-derogable rights
Non-absolute / Derogable Rights
God given rights, acknowledged by everybody to be morally good and are unwritten.
Natural Rights / Moral Rights
Conferred and protected by the Constitution, cannot be modified or taken away by the law-making body.
The Rights found under Art III of the Bill of Rights in the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Constitutional rights
Promulgated and passed by the legislative body; Can be amended by the same body.
Statutory Rights
Law enforced at the instance of private individuals for the purpose of securing to them the enjoyment of their means of happiness.
Civil Rights
Enable individuals to participate directly or indirectly in running the affairs of the government.
Political Rights
Rights of the people to self-determination and to pursue economic, social and cultural development and financial security
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Can be suspended or taken and maybe limited due to public morality, welfare and security.
Non-absolute / Derogable Rights
