HLST 1011 Lecture 6: Class 6- Human Rights Perspective

• School: York University
• Department: Health Studies
• Course: HLST 1011
• Professor: Madeline Burghardt

Document Summary

Universal inherence: all people are entitled to them; all people are born free and equal in dignity and right. Inalienability: rights cannot be taken away from people nor transferred to another. Indivisibility: all human rights have equal status; rights cannot be compromised at the expense of other rights. Interdependence and interrelatedness: each one contributes to the realization of person"s human dignity; the fulfillment of one right often depends on the fulfillment of others. Equality and non-discrimination: all individuals are equal as human beings; cannot suffer discrimination based on race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation. Participation and inclusion: all people have the right to participate in decision making that affect their lives and well-being. Accountability and the rule of law: states and duty-bearers are answerable for the observance of human rights. Steps to ratification: un adopts a convention, member nations sign: does not create a legal binding obligation but indicates a willingness to examine it and possibly ratify.