Human Rights Flashcards
Are the fundamental rights and freedoms that are inherent to all individuals by virtue of their humanity
Human rights
HUMAN RIGHTS ENCOMPASS WIDE RANGE OF ENTITLEMENTS
- Civil and Political Rights
- Economic, Social, and Cultural rights
- Collective rights
Rights to life, liberty and fair trial
Civil and Political rights
Right to education, healthcare and adequate standards of living
Economic, Social, and Cultural rights
Right to self - determination and participation in cultural, social, and particular life
Collective rights
6 principles of human rights
- Universability and Inalienability
- Indivisibility
- Interdependence and interrelatedness
- Equality and non - discrimination
- Participation and Inclusion
- Acountability and rule of law
Humans rights are universal and apply to all individuals, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, religion, or any other characteristics
Universality and Inalienability
Human rights are indivisible, meaning they are interrelated and interdependent
Indivisibility
Humans rights are interdependent, as the enjoyment of one right can be enhance or empeded by the realization of other rights
Interdependence and Interrelatedness
Human rights are founded on the principle of equality and non discrimination
Equality and Non - Discrimination
Human rights emphasize the importance of active participation and inclusions of all individuals in decision making processes that affect their lives
Participation and Inclusion
Human rights are accompanied by the principle of accountability and the rule of law
Accountability and Rule of Law
THE FOLLOWING ASPECT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
Goverments
Civil Society Organization
Individuals
Legislation and Policies
Core principle that lies at the heart of human rights
Human Dignity
Key Aspect of Human Dignity
- Inherent worth
- Equality and non - discrimination
- Autonomy and Agency
- Protection from harm
- Fulfillment of Basic needs