Human Rights Flashcards

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Are the fundamental rights and freedoms that are inherent to all individuals by virtue of their humanity

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Human rights

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HUMAN RIGHTS ENCOMPASS WIDE RANGE OF ENTITLEMENTS

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  1. Civil and Political Rights
  2. Economic, Social, and Cultural rights
  3. Collective rights
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Rights to life, liberty and fair trial

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Civil and Political rights

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Right to education, healthcare and adequate standards of living

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Economic, Social, and Cultural rights

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5
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Right to self - determination and participation in cultural, social, and particular life

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Collective rights

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6 principles of human rights

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  1. Universability and Inalienability
  2. Indivisibility
  3. Interdependence and interrelatedness
  4. Equality and non - discrimination
  5. Participation and Inclusion
  6. Acountability and rule of law
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Humans rights are universal and apply to all individuals, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, religion, or any other characteristics

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Universality and Inalienability

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Human rights are indivisible, meaning they are interrelated and interdependent

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Indivisibility

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Humans rights are interdependent, as the enjoyment of one right can be enhance or empeded by the realization of other rights

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Interdependence and Interrelatedness

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Human rights are founded on the principle of equality and non discrimination

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Equality and Non - Discrimination

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Human rights emphasize the importance of active participation and inclusions of all individuals in decision making processes that affect their lives

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Participation and Inclusion

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Human rights are accompanied by the principle of accountability and the rule of law

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Accountability and Rule of Law

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THE FOLLOWING ASPECT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS

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Goverments
Civil Society Organization
Individuals
Legislation and Policies

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14
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Core principle that lies at the heart of human rights

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Human Dignity

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Key Aspect of Human Dignity

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  1. Inherent worth
  2. Equality and non - discrimination
  3. Autonomy and Agency
  4. Protection from harm
  5. Fulfillment of Basic needs
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Human dignity acknowledges that every person possesses and intrinsic value simply by virtue of being human

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Inherent worth

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Human dignity demands that all individuals be treated equality and fairness

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Equality and Non - Discrimination

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Human dignity recognizes and respects an individuals autonomy and right to make choices about their own life

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Autonomy and Agency

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Human dignity entails safeguarding individuals from physical, psychological and emotional harm

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Protection from harm

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Human dignity recognizes that every individuals has right to access essential resources

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Fulfillment of Basic Needs

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Human Rights Violation

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  1. Discrimination
  2. Torture and Cruel treatment
  3. Slavery and Force labor
  4. Gender - based violence
  5. Restrictions on Freedom of Expression
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MULTI FACETED APPROACH

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  1. Legal mechanisms
  2. Advocacy and Awareness
  3. Empowering Civil society
  4. International cooperation
  5. Education and training