Everyone has dignity and worth.
One way to acknowledge everyone's
fundamental worth is to respect their human rights. Human rights are a set of
concepts that involve equality and fairness, as well as the respect of freedom to
make choices in our lives and the development of potential human beings living
a life free of harassment and discrimination. The right to life, the right to a fair
trial, and freedom from torture and other harsh inhuman treatment are all basic
human rights, that people from all over the world agree are important. Human
rights include freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and access to health care,
education, and a decent standard of life for all people everywhere, men and
women, rich and poor, regardless of our background, where we live, or what we
think or believe. The universal declaration of human rights states that no state,
group, or individual has the right to engage in any activity/to perform acts aimed
at destroying any of the rights and freedoms set forth in. However, the abuse
and violation of human rights occur on a daily basis. We hear tragic stories of
murder, violence, racism, discrimination, poverty, abuse etc. in the media daily.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other human rights agreements
are more than beautiful goals; they also satisfy international human rights
commitments. Civil and political rights refer to a person's right to participate in
civil and political life in their community without discrimination and include
freedoms such as the right to vote, the right to privacy, freedom of speech, and
freedom from torture. Economic, social, and cultural rights refer to a person's
right to prosper, grow, and participate in social and cultural activities. This
category contains rights such as the right to health, education, and employment.
One of the primary differences between the two groups of rights is the situation
of civil and political rights. Governments ensure that no one, including
themselves or other groups, denies people access to their rights in regard to
economic, social, and cultural rights. Governments take active actions to ensure
that rights are respected. Some rights also belong to groups of people. This area
includes rights to health, education, and work, among others. The status of civil
and political rights is one of the most significant distinctions between the two
sets of rights. Governments make sure that no one, including themselves or
other groups, prevents people from exercising their economic, social, and
cultural rights. Putting human rights ideas into reality helps us establish the kind
of society we want to live in. In recent decades, dramatic growth in how we think
and apply human rights principles has had many good outcomes. Knowledge
about human rights empower individuals and offer solutions to specific
challenges. Human rights are fundamental in how people engage with each other
at all levels of society, including the family, community, schools, workplace,
politics, and international relations. When individuals understand human rights
better, it is easier for them to promote justice and the well-being of society.
