HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity,
language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery
and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is
entitled to these rights, without discrimination. As long as you are human these rights are for you!
30 Universal Human Rights (UDHR)
1. We are all born free and equal 15. Right to a Nationality
2. These rights belong to everybody despite 16. Marriage and family protection
differences 17. Right to property
3. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and 18. Freedom of thought
the security of person. 19. Freedom of expression
4. No slavery 20. Right to public assembly
5. No torture 21. Right to democracy
6. You have rights no matter where you go 22. Right to social security
7. We are all equal before the law 23. Worker’s right
8. Your human rights are protected by law 24. Right to rest and leisure
9. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary 25. Right to standard living and social
arrest, detention or exile. protection
10. Right to trial 26. Right to education
11. We are always innocent until proven guilty 27. Copyright
12. Right to privacy 28. Fair and free world
13. Freedom to move 29. Social contract
14. Right to seek a safe place to live 30. No one can takeaway your human rights!
CYRUS CYLINDER AS THE FIRST CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS
In 539 BCE Cyrus the Great issued Cyrus Cylinder, a document stating the he freed the slaves of Nabonidus when he
conquered Babylon. However, for some the cylinder is just a propaganda praising Cyrus the Great while making Nabonidus
a bad king. But then the idea of human rights somehow started.
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (UDHR)
The United Nations adopted The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and was proclaimed in Paris on
December 10, 1948. Eleanor Roosevelt, widow of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, chaired the UDHR
drafting committee. With her were René Cassin of France, who composed the first draft of the Declaration, the
Committee Rapporteur Charles Malik of Lebanon, Vice-Chairman Peng Chung Chang of China, and John Humphrey
of Canada, Director of the UN’s Human Rights Division, who prepared the Declaration’s blueprint. But Mrs.
Roosevelt was recognized as the driving force for the Declaration’s adoption.
UDHR sets out, for the first time, the fundamental human rights to be universally protected. Member
countries of the United Nations adopted these rights to their home country and vowed for the protection of every
individual everywhere.
CORE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTRUMENTS
There are core international human rights treaties. Each of these treaties has established a committee of
experts to monitor implementation of the treaty provisions by its States parties. Each State party to a treaty has
an obligation to take steps to ensure that everyone in the State can enjoy the rights set out in the treaty.
Treaty Signed Description Treaty Body
International Covenant December grantins economic, social, and cultural rights to Committee on
on Economic, Social and 16, 1966 the Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories and Economic, Social
Cultural Rights individuals, including labour rights and the right and Cultural
to health, the right to education, and the right to Rights (CESCR)
an adequate standard of living
International Covenant December commits its parties to respect the civil and United Nations
on Civil and Political 16, 1966 political rights of individuals, including the right Human Rights
Rights to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, Committee
freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights (UNRC)
to due process and a fair trial
International Convention January 4, commits its members to the elimination of racial Committee on
on the Elimination of All 1969 discrimination and the promotion of the Elimination
Forms of Racial understanding among all races of Racial
Discrimination Discrimination
(CERD)
Convention against June 26, prevent torture and other acts of cruel, inhuman, Committee
Torture and Other Cruel, 1987 or degrading treatment or punishment around Against Torture
Inhumane or Degrading the world (CAT)
Treatment or Punishment
Convention on the September Commits its members to undertake a series of Committee on
Elimination of 3, 1981 measures to end discrimination against women in the Elimination
Discrimination against all forms of Discrimination
Women against Women
(CEDAW)
Convention on the Rights November Protects the civil, political, economic, social, Committee on
of the Child 30, 1989 health and cultural rights of children; the the Rights of the
Convention defines a child as any human being Child
under the age of eighteen
International Convention December protects migrant workers and members of their Committee on
on the Protection of the 18, 1990 families; its existence sets a moral standard, and Migrant Workers
Rights of Migrant serves as a guide and stimulus for the promotion
Workers and Members of of migrant rights in each country
Their Families
Convention on the Rights March 30, Commits its members to promote, protect, and Committee on
of Persons with 2007 ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by the Rights of
Disabilities people with disabilities and ensure that they Persons with
enjoy full equality under the law Disabilities
International Convention February 6, Adheres to the idea that no one shall be Committee on
for the Protection of All 2007 subjected to enforced disappearance. No Enforced
Persons from Enforced exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether Disappearances
Disappearance a state of war or a threat of war, internal political
instability or any other public emergency, may be
invoked as a justification for enforced
disappearance
Sustainable Development - SDG is the world's new action plan for the next 15 years to eradicate extreme
poverty and hunger, fight inequality, tackle climate change, and achieve sustainable development for all. This
means making sure everyone has a better life now and in the future by creating more equal opportunities,
protecting the environment, and helping people live healthier, safer lives. It’s about working together with the
countries, communities, and individual to solve big problems so that the world becomes fairer, cleaner, and
more peaceful for everyone, especially for the next generation
4 underlying principles of SDGs
Universal - This means the SDGs are for every country, not just poor or rich ones. All nations are responsible for
helping make the world a better place. Whether a country is big or small, developed or still growing, everyone
has a part to play. The goals apply to all people everywhere, so no one is left out.
Sustainability - Sustainability means taking care of the world today without ruining it for the future. It’s about
using our natural resources wisely, protecting nature, and making sure we don’t harm the planet. The idea is to
grow and improve our lives in ways that can last for a long time and still be good for future generations.
Leave no one behind - This principle means helping everyone, especially the people who are often forgotten or
left out like the poor, people with disabilities, women, children, and others in need. The SDGs focus on making
sure everyone has a fair chance to succeed and live a good life, no matter where they come from or what
challenges they face.
Participation - Participation means that everyone should be involved in making the world better. Governments,
businesses, schools, communities, and even regular people all have a role. The SDGs encourage people to speak
up, share ideas, and work together to solve problems. When more people join in, better solutions can happen.
17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations
1. End poverty for all 10. Reducing inequalities
2. Freedom from hunger 11. Sustainable cities and communities
3. Health and well-being 12. Sustainable consumption and production
4. Quality Education 13. Action on climate change
5. Gender equality 14. Healthy oceans
6. Clean water and sanitation 15. Sustainable ecosystems
7. Sustainable energy for all 16. Peace and justice
8. Decent work and economic development 17. Global Partnerships
9. Innovation and infrastructure
HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights can best be defined as those rights
which human beings have simply because they are
RIGHT TO LIFE - This is The very foundation of all human beings.
human rights. Without this right, all other human
right are empty and meaningless. The right that safeguard the security and integrity of
the individual, protecting him against any act that
International Bill of Human Rights - The most threatens to deprive him of life or liberty without
comprehensive source of information on the nature due process of law.
of human rights. All human beings are born free and
equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with The right that entitle men and women to live as free
reason and conscience and should act towards one and responsible members of society.
another in a spirit of brotherhood.
The rights that enable human beings to enjoy a
Human Rights Principles standard of living sufficient to satisfy their basic
needs
Universality - Human rights apply to everyone,
regardless of their background, location, or Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination
status. This means that all people, everywhere, are against Women - September 3, 1981
born with the same rights.
PD 633 - Creates National Commission on the Role
Inalienability - Human rights cannot be taken away of Filipino Women (NCRFW) Ensure the full
or relinquished. They are inherent to every integration of women for social, cultural, political,
individual and cannot be forfeited. and economic development at the national and
international level and ensure further the equality
Indivisibility - All human rights are equally between men and women.
important, and no single right is superior to
others. This means that all rights, including civil, RA 7192- Woman in Nation Building Law The State
political, economic, social, and cultural rights, are recognizes the role of women in nation building and
equally necessary and should be respected. shall ensure the fundamental equality before the
law of women and men.
Interdependence - The enjoyment of one human
right often depends on the realization of other RA 8353 - The Anti-Rape Law of 1997, which
rights. They are interconnected and work together amended the Revised Penal Code to redefine and
to ensure a person's human dignity and well-being. penalize rape more comprehensively.
RA 8505 - officially known as the "Rape Victim RA 6955 - The anti-mail order bride law
Assistance and Protection Act of 1998," establishes
a framework for providing assistance and protection To promote social justice, it is the policy of the
to rape victims. state to protect and enhance the right of all people
to human dignity remove cultural inequities, reduce
RA 9262 - The Anti-Violence Against Women and social, economic, and political inequalities
Their Children Act of 2004, which further
strengthens the protection of women and children Right against slavery - The constitution prohibits
from violence, providing legal remedies and involuntary servitude to recognize the person's
support. Apartheid - A former policy of segregation and
RA 6955 - The Anti-Mail Order Spouse Law, enacted discrimination against the black people in the
in 1990 to prevent the trafficking of women for Republic of South Africa
marriage and to protect them from exploitation. November 30, 1989 - Convention on the Rights of
These laws focus on protecting the rights and the Child to protect the civil, political, economic,
welfare of women and children in the Philippines. social, health and cultural rights of children was
Fundamental law of the land - the main source of signed dn--
human rights United Nations Human Rights Committee-
Magna Carta of Women - RA No 9710 of August 14, Commits its parties to respect the civil and political
2009 recognizes the right of woman to be recorded rights of individuals, including the right to life,
equal lights arid privileges with man in all aspects. freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of
This is otherwise known as assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process
and a fair trial
RA 7610 - It is the policy of the state to promote the
welfare of children and created the anti-child abuse Universal Declaration of Human Rights - It sets out
the fundamental human rights to be universally
law to protect them against any form of
maltreatment or abuse, protected.
Right to life - The very foundation of all human Human Rights - These rights are inherent to all
rights. Without this right, all other human right are human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality,
empty and meaningless ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status
Life – as protected by law, this means something Right to privacy - The right of the person to be left
more than mere animal existence alone, to be free from unwarranted publicity
matters with which the public not necessarily
Anti-violence against Women and Children law - concerned.
Included in some of the country's important laws
that responds to gender-based violence is RA No. Human trafficking - it is the process of trapping
9262 people through the use of violence, deception or
niercion and exploiting them for financial or
International Bill of human rights - The most personal gam
comprehensive source of information on the nature
of human rights Enforced disappearance - This includes the arrest,
detention of person, or any other form of
What does inalienability of human rights mean? deprivation of liberty against an individual placed
Human rights cannot be taken away from persons. outside the protection of the law
No man has the authority to deny persons with
human rights. Human rights cannot be surrendered Given below are the economic rights of the
individual, which one is not included (the right to
Universality of human rights - Everyone is born privacy): the right to work, the right to own
with and possesses the same rights, regardless of property
where they live, their gender or race, or their
religious, cultural or ethnic background. Art 2 Sec 14 - The constitution recognizes the role
of women in nation building and shall ensure the
Right to equal work opportunities - No employer fundamental equalities before the law of woman
shall discriminate against any woman with respect and man
to terms and conditions of employment on account
of her sex.
RA 7277 - The following are the country's important Import - The act of bringing goods or services into a
laws that respond to gender-based violence, which country from abroad for sale, affecting domestic
one is not included markets and trade balances.
Human rights are those rights which human beings
have simply because they are human beings, The
right that safeguard the security and integrity of the
individual. The right that entitle men and women to
live as free and responsible members of society. The
rights that enable human beings to enjoy a standard
of living sufficient to satisfy their basic needs.
Global Economy - The interconnected economies of
nations, influenced by trade, investment, and
finance.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) - An
organization that promotes global financial stability
and economic cooperation by providing monetary
assistance and advice to member countries.
Transnational Corporations (TNCs) - Companies
that operate across multiple countries, often
managing production and services in various
locations to optimize costs and market reach.
Multinational Corporations (MNCs) - Similar to
TNCs, these are companies that have facilities and
assets in at least one country other than their home
country, often engaging in international production
and marketing.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) - An international
organization that facilitates economic growth and
stability among member countries through policy
coordination and economic analysis.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Investment made
by a company or individual in one country in
business interests in another country, typically
involving establishing business operations or
acquiring assets.
World Trade Organization (WTO) - An
intergovernmental organization that regulates
international trade, ensuring trade flows as
smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.
Global Trade - The exchange of goods and services
across international borders, influenced by trade
agreements, tariffs, and market dynamics.
Export - The act of sending goods or services from
one country to another for sale, contributing to a
country's economy.
