Human Rights

Since I was in grade 9, I had this traumatizing thought about how nothing is absolute. We merely give meaning to everything we interact with.

• Meaning to how Slavery is bad
• Meaning to how Human Rights is good

Meaning is Semantics. But maybe there is an Absolute Morality… I think everyone agrees with human rights… until you have power.

Human rights are a set of fundamental rights and freedoms that are inherent to all human beings, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, religion, or other status. These rights are based on the principles of equality, dignity, and respect, and are essential for the well-being and development of all individuals.

The most widely recognized human rights are outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Universal Declaration includes the following rights:

1. The right to life, liberty, and security of person
2. The right to freedom from slavery and forced labor
3. The right to freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment
4. The right to freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile
5. The right to a fair trial and due process of law
6. The right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
7. The right to freedom of opinion and expression
8. The right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
9. The right to participate in government and free elections
10. The right to work and to just and favorable conditions of work
11. The right to education and access to knowledge
12. The right to adequate standard of living, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care
13. The right to cultural, religious, and linguistic diversity
14. The right to protection from discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, or other factors
15. The right to seek and receive asylum from persecution.

“These rights are considered universal and inalienable, meaning they apply to all individuals and cannot be taken away or denied. While the realization of human rights is not always guaranteed, promoting and protecting these rights is essential for creating a more just and equitable society.”