Human rights Flashcards
“The glory of God is the human person fully alive”
St Irenaeus
An entitlement to something
Right
Are the unified fundamental rights inherent to us since our birth because these give us dignity as a human person.
Human rights
belong to all people regardless of their sex, race, color, language, national origin, age, class, religion, or political beliefs
Human rights
AN EXCERPT FROM THE Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): recognition of the inherent dignity and of the _____________ of all members of the human family is the ________________ in the world…
equal and inalienable rights
foundation of the freedom, justice, and peace
an international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly that enshrines the rights and freedoms of all human beings.
Universal Declaration of Human rights
When was the Universal declaration of Human rights established
December 10, 1948
It inspires us to continue working to ensure that all people can gain freedom, equality, and dignity
UDHR
One vital aspect of this task is to empower people to demand what should be guaranteed : ________
their human rights.
Six cutting themes that greatly impact human rights
Culture
Development
Dignity and Justice
Environment
Gender
Participation
“The way we born, live, and die is affected by the _______”
Culture
Opportunity to grow and develop in freedom and equality and to the fullness of their potential
Development
Simply means we must treat each other with respect, tolerance, and understanding
Dignity and justice
damaging the environment can damage the rights of the people to a secure and healthy life
Environment
At conception, we all start life as equals
Gender
“Without _________, we cannot experience and enjoy the wide range of rights and freedoms…”
Participation
3 Basic Characteristics of Human Rights
Human Rights are inherent to or part of the human person
Human Rights are in alienable, thus it cannot be taken away from anybody
Human Rights are universal, they are not limited by boundaries but are recognized by all humankind
Right to Life
Civil right
freedom from toture
Civil right
Freedom from slavery
Civil right
Right to liberty and security
Civil right
No forced labor
Civil right
No arbitrary arrest and detention
Civil right
Right to property
Economic rights
Right to work
Economic rights
Right to a fair wage
Economic rights
reasonable limitation of working hours
Economic rights
Trade union rights
Economic rights