government 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 government Archives - U.H.Rights 32 32 Who monitors human rights? https://www.universalhumanrightsindex.org/who-monitors-human-rights/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:00:11 +0000 https://www.undsgn.com/uncode/?p=4193 We all have to monitor it. There are laws, both national and international, that limit the freedom of governments to act against their citizens, but if no one points out to them that they are violating international norms by their actions, governments can continue to violate with impunity.

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]]> We all have to monitor it. There are laws, both national and international, that limit the freedom of governments to act against their citizens, but if no one points out to them that they are violating international norms by their actions, governments can continue to violate with impunity. Each of us, as individuals, should not only respect the rights of others in our daily lives, but also keep a close eye on the actions of our governments and those of others. Rights protection systems exist so that we can all benefit from them.

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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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]]> Who do I claim my rights from? https://www.universalhumanrightsindex.org/who-do-i-claim-my-rights-from/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:00:29 +0000 https://www.undsgn.com/uncode/?p=4252 Almost all of the basic human rights listed in international agreements should be enforced by your government, or by government officials.

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]]> Almost all of the basic human rights listed in international agreements should be enforced by your government, or by government officials. Human rights protect your interests from government infringement, so you must demand them from the government or its representatives. If you believe your rights are being violated by, for example, your employer or neighbor, you cannot directly invoke international human rights laws unless your government has been obligated to take steps to prevent such actions by employers or neighbors.

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