2. Human Rights (HR)
What is it?
Why did it come about?
Natural Law
Magna Carta
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity..etc.
American & French Declaration of Independence
Basic Requirements of HR
Free State for right to self-determination and law
A legal System for protection
Effective Guarantees
3. The Human Rights
Three Categories
Civil and Political Rights
Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
Right of Self-Determination and to participate in the
Benefits of Mankind’s Common Heritage
4. Violation of Human Rights
Vietnam 2002 Drug Policy
Articles 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 were Violated
Brazil 2002– Jail Incident
Article 5 was Violated
5. Minority Rights & Morality
Who are they?
Race and Ethic
Prejudice and Discrimination
Justification with regard to
Utility principle
Duty Ethics
Human Rights
Justice theories
Categorical Imperative