CAS IR 352 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Human Rights, International Law, Universalism
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Definition of human rights: the basic needs every individual deserves in order to have a fulfilling life. Concept of human dignity available to them because they are innate. Legal means they have to be specific and codified. Encyclopedia britannica: rights that belong to an individual or group of individuals as a consequence of being human. They refer to a wide continuum of values or capabilities thought to enhance human agency and declared to be universal in character, in some sense equally claimed for all human beings. Routledge: the underlying idea is that all human beings, simply because they are human beings, are entitled to be treated according to certain minimum standards. Udhr: recognition of inherent dignity, equal and inalienable rights, foundation of freedom, justice and peace. Committee of experts that monitor how countries are practicing their human rights for citizens. Duty for the enforcing rights by the government it is the government"s right to give these rights.