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About human rights
Human rights are everyone's concern
"The affirmation and implementation of human rights principles form the foundation of a just society. Such issues cannot be dismissed as of concern only to the international community, and as such, of academic interest only; they are vital to the peace and prosperity of every society." (Silvia Cartwright, former NZ Governor-General, "The Re-evaluation of the Human Rights Protections in New Zealand", 2000).
Human Rights include
Freedom from want — to enjoy a decent standard of living
Freedom to develop and realise one's human potential — rights to food, education and privacy
Freedom from fear — with no threats to personal security
Freedom from injustice and violations of the rule of law
Freedom of expression, participation and association
Freedom for decent work — without exploitation
Human Rights
Are universal, inalienable and interdependent
Apply in different areas of public and private life
Are context specific, applying in different ways in different places
Sometimes may need to be balanced against each other
Need to be protected
First-Ever Legislation to Prevent and Reduce Statelessness Introduced into U.S. House of Representatives
Bases of Empire: Cora Fabros July 2008 tour
