dignity Archives - U.H.Rights Blog by Maci Bednar Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:06:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.universalhumanrightsindex.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-Maci-Bednar-1-32x32.png dignity Archives - U.H.Rights 32 32 Why should anyone “have” to respect “human rights”? https://www.universalhumanrightsindex.org/why-should-anyone-have-to-respect-human-rights/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:02:32 +0000 https://demo.axelthemes.com/?p=1 First of all, because human nature includes a moral component. Most people, if it is pointed out to them that they are infringing on someone's personal dignity, will try not to do so.

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]]> First of all, because human nature includes a moral component. Most people, if it is pointed out to them that they are infringing on someone’s personal dignity, will try not to do so. As a rule, people do not want to hurt others. However, in addition to the moral sanctions of one’s own or others’ conscience, most countries now have laws that oblige governments to respect the basic rights of their citizens, even if they may not want to.

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]]> Does anyone have a responsibility to protect my rights? https://www.universalhumanrightsindex.org/does-anyone-have-a-responsibility-to-protect-my-rights/ Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:00:56 +0000 https://www.undsgn.com/uncode/?p=4247 Yes. A right is meaningless unless someone has a corresponding responsibility and duty.

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]]> Yes. A right is meaningless unless someone has a corresponding responsibility and duty. Everyone has a moral obligation not to infringe on your personal dignity, but your government, by signing international agreements, has not only a moral responsibility but also a legal one.

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