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Human Rights

Quick points to remember

• The International Covenant on economic, social, and cultural rights that
came into existence in 1976, was signed by 164 countries by the end of
2016. The Covenant safeguards and gives a boost to human rights that
include:
• The basic human right to work in an objective and unbiased work
environment.
• The right to education and freedom to observe social and cultural
festivities.
• The freedom to encourage scientific discoveries and advancement of
technologies.
• The right to a basic standard of living, related to the highest level of
physical and mental stability.

Introduction
Irrespective of our religion, place of birth, all of us are entitled to the same basic rights
and freedom. Human rights do not form a part of privileges. They cannot be allowed
or nullified by a certain privileged section of the society. They are sacrosanct,
unimpeachable, and should never be challenged by any court of law in any country
whatsoever. Although it sounds fair and just, implementing basic human rights can
be often challenging even for the most competent government. Let’s check out the
fact surrounding human rights such as what is the basic foundation of human rights?
Who formulates the compilation of the rights? Who enforces them?
The struggle for rights, justice, and rightfulness dates back a few centuries all over
the world. United Nations that emerged from the ruins of WWII, was the first
organization that took cognizance of the struggle for human rights. The countries
that formed United Nations came forward to resuscitate faith in basic fundamental

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