Unit 5: Human Rights and Global Justice
The chapter explores the historical development of human rights, highlighting key milestones and the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). It examines the frameworks that protect human rights and the challenges faced in achieving global justice worldwide. Through case studies, the complexities of sovereignty, inequality, and international intervention are analyzed.
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What we have learnt
- Human rights are foundational rights belonging to every individual.
- The UDHR provides a common standard for fundamental human rights globally.
- Global justice is challenged by factors such as state sovereignty, inequality, conflict, and environmental issues.
Key Concepts
- -- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
- A document adopted by the UN in 1948 that outlines fundamental rights and freedoms for all humans.
- -- Sovereignty vs. Intervention
- The conflict between a state's right to govern itself and the international community's responsibility to intervene in cases of severe human rights abuses.
- -- Global Justice
- The fair and equitable treatment of all people, ensuring access to rights and resources regardless of nationality.
- -- NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Independent groups that work to promote and protect human rights at local, national, and global levels.
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