Human Rights : The Most Important Socio Political Event Of Our Time

The right to life is the most basic right for human beings. “The International Covenant on

Human rights seem to be one of the most undervalued rights that people are given. Although not tangible, or even visible, in the end they are one of the most significant aspects of life (Universal 1). They keep us civil. As the

The rights of people on Earth are something that is always at the forefront of our news. Everywhere, it seems people are fighting for issues that would strengthen or solidify the rights of some type of people. Throughout time, every type of right has been fought for. Women’s rights, Civil Rights, Gay Rights, Religious Rights, and the list goes on and on. Yet, surprisingly, none of these are rights that everyone in the world shares. Each of these topics is devoted to helping a single group. It seems as though it is sometimes forgotten to discuss the biggest set of rights that affect the entire population of people on Earth: Human Right’s. Everyone on the Earth is a human being, and therefore, deserves to be treated to this standard set of rights.

A great speech has the power to define the times, to inspire, and to motivate. Certain speeches from great people have made huge impacts, but “The Struggle for Human Rights” from Eleanor Roosevelt persuades the entire globe on humans’ rights, freedom, respect and peace. I read her text and saw a video on YouTube giving her speech even though it was long it gathered a lot my attention. It took me time to understand her speech after reading it three times. It’s good that someone like Eleanor Roosevelt existed and wanted to provide some peace to the world. I’m glad she touched many hearts in that time. War may still exist and can be caused but we should all take a glance to this speech and acknowledge what Eleanor was trying to do. She fought for social and civil rights, helped found the United Nations, and effectively ran the United Stated when her husband was ill. As shown above, all those awful situations led Eleanor Roosevelt to do such a speech as “The Struggle for Human Rights”.

The definition of the term human rights is described as the essential universal entitlements afforded to all humans. These rights are the underpinning of certain principles including that of liberty, fairness and respect of human dignity. Human rights must be acknowledged and protected by government agencies to ensure that these rights are taken into account in law, the process of legislation, public policy and politics.1 However many groups within society remain marginalised and vulnerable to human rights violations. The focus issue that will be discussed in this essay is the right to liberty- to not be apprehended in arbitrary custody, which interferes with the inherent human right to liberty, and the chosen vulnerable group is asylum seekers. Due to circumstances outside of their control the persons in this group flee their homelands in an effort to escape crisis and persecution, such as religious and political persecution.2 Every human has the right of asylum, as stated in article 14 of the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights, however asylum seekers are vulnerable due to violations of their human rights. Governments around the globe including Australia have not fulfilled their legal obligations toward asylum seekers and have in fact violated human rights and specific rights of asylum seekers which have been outlined in the 1951 UN Convention in relation to status of refugees.3

When does life begin? Does it occur at the time of fertilization? Does it begin at 12 weeks? 6? Or is there some other test determining whether or not a life begins and along with it the rights, that reside to man. The natural rights that belong to every human being, most importantly of which, the right to life. This is the discussion and debate that have been in the forefront of controversial issues for the past 40 years. In most cases the topic of abortion is usually at the main focal point, but there are many topics of debate that come with the territory of the beginning of life, and whether or not it is moral to follow through with certain medical procedures. The topic discussed in

Human rights are a relevant issue but also pertinent to all people. The context of human rights in international relations is a matter that author raises in the book to offer guidance on the formulation of policies that are pertinent to co-existence in human beings world (Donnelly 19). Globally, there are best practices that are advance through regional collaboration that is all geared toward enabling conducive environment and better human relations. The human rights that are advocated for through the international human rights include humanitarian efforts, economic rights, and the social rights. The humanitarian rights are all geared towards offering support and care to the people who are facing various forms of tragedies in given parts of the world (Donnelly 23). Through the humanitarian efforts that are fronted through international rights is the provision of better healthcare and food to the global

With the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the concept of 'human rights ' has gradually become one of the most commonly accepted universal norms, referred to in United Nations resolutions, national constitutions and regional and international treaties. Even so, human rights violations occur on an almost daily basis in countries around the world. The term seems to be at the forefront of contemporary political discourses, with its meaning at most times remaining unclear. In theory, human rights serve the sole purpose of protecting the inherent dignity of all 'representatives of the human family ' (UDHR 1948) However, there is much disagreement when it comes to theoretically justifying that each human being has rights by virtue

Everyone has the right to life, freedom, and security. Human rights are the basic freedoms and rights that people are entitled to. All around the world people are being mistreated and the authorities are not respecting people and their human rights. Human rights are essential in order to have equality, freedom, and order. These rights, such as freedom of speech, the right to be free from prejudice, and simply the right to live are being violated all over the world. People everywhere are being imprisoned and punished for just trying to live free, be who they are, and expressing themselves. This is a big issue all around.

The inalienable human rights is something undeniably important in the view of everyone in the world, as nearly all government in the world have some sort of written law that ensure the rights of its citizens, like the Bill of Rights that protect the rights of Americans. Yet, when applying that significance in protecting human rights to people outside of their nation’s border depend considerably on the interests of the government, the interactions between the different nations, and the response concluded from the international institution, like the United Nations. As evident through the events in Rwanda, all members of the United Nation Security Council expressed their concerns and sadness about the human rights abuses in Rwanda by the Rwandan government, yet, when debating on the course of action, only a minority of the members actually supported humanitarian intervention in Rwanda. The violations on the principle of human rights in Rwanda were ignored as several council members cited the lack of funds and resources, along with infringement on sovereignty to be the reasons of nonintervention, despite the widespread support of these natural rights. Even if a proposal of intervention was passed, the movement to protect these human rights often failed due to the difficulty to come to a compromise when determine how the intervention would played out, as countries tried to pursue the policy in their own stance, as well as the crucial aspect of the response time. Although the

From an early age, we are told that “Life is unfair.” This is something which is often engraved into our heads. However, this mentality leads others to think the certain qualities in individuals make them deserve certain unfair treatment. This mentality has had dire consequences around the world. Although the UN has The Universal Declaration of Human Rights which consist of 30 articles; these are often violated. These are 30 articles outline the basic human rights which should be granted to every person. Each of these articles is crucial to basic humanity, however, I believe that there are three articles which are more than essential. The rest of the articles are dependent on these three articles to be able to be effectively applied.

Every single human being on this planet has rights. These rights are given to us through birth, and the day I was asked, what my human rights were, I found myself speechless. I did not know how to answer the question, which at the time sounded so easy. I forgot about the question that had me so puzzled, and just brushed it off, ironically six month later I get an assignment on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After reading this historic document, I realized how important human rights are. I believe most people take human rights for granted, we know they exist, but we don’t even know what they are

There are several different human rights that are important to me. Article 1 states that  “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood,” this is important especially to infants during their first years in life. They have been born with different rights that protects them yet they are not able to comprehend what a “right” is, as humans we trust each other to be able to defend that child when we witness their parents or care taker violating those rights. Adults are able to recognize and protect that child when they are in need the most. This also accounts for adults that have conditions that they have certain disabilities or have brain damage that leads to them having certain complications in comprehending certain things. Even though that they are not able to acknowledge or know their rights, the law protects them because its includes everyone not only certain groups. Another right is important to me is Article 18 when it states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.” Personally religion is one of the most important aspects of who I am what I do in my everyday life. Without this right I am not

There are many countries which deny their inhabitants’ civilian rights. These human rights repudiation and violation are very common. Most riots and chaos happen because of emplacement comes in the scale of justice and whenever the injustice takes place in human rights many people lose their lives and human rights gets violated. There are many countries which are not concerned about their human rights because of the ongoing corruption in the government. Human rights cannot endure without the consistent responsibilities and duties.

Human rights and universality, two terms often considered synonymous with each other within the international system. Such broad conceptualisations however fail to consider the imbued assumptions that these terms carry with them. Redefining the limits of the term universal human rights Donnelly considers the several senses through which the universal, in human rights is better understood as consensus universality, rather than implied universality (2007, 281). Fundamentally such political constructs are difficult to define and even more difficult to apply in the international context. Critically Donnelly underscores that when properly understood, the term human rights leaves considerable space for cross-cultural relativity and national diversity (2007, 281).