Human: A member of the Homo sapiens, a man, woman or child; a person
Rights: Things to which you are entitled or allowed; freedoms that are guaranteed.
Humanity: Is the human race which includes everyone on earth.
Media: Communication Channels.
Human Rights: The rights that you have simply because you are a human (1).
In short Human Rights are the rights that a person has simply because he or she is a human being.
Many eminent persons have stated the importance of human rights through their statements. For eg:
President Nyerere, of United Republic of Tanzania, remarked, “We shall try to use the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a basis for both our external and internal policies.”
Nelson Mandela said, “It is an ideal hope to live for and achieve, but it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die”.
Negros Oriental Jose announced, “No cause is more worthy than the cause of human rights” and “They are what make man and woman human.”
His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet reminded human rights workers that “the protection of these rights and freedoms are of immense importance, both for the individuals affected and for the development of the society as a whole.”
Fundamental Rights:
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
- Right Against Exploitation
- Right to Freedom of Religion
- Cultural & Educational Rights
- Right to Constitutational Remedies