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human rights. In 1948, the UN General Assembly declared a Universal declaration
of basic human rights. The document was formulated by a committee headed by the
Chairperson Eleanor Roosevelt. The principle of human rights is based on 30
articles documented in the universal declaration.
Human rights scenario in India

India was among the founding members of United Nations in 1945. India has been
the member of UN Security Council for seven terms. Currently, India, under the able
leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also become a part of Economic,
social council of United Nations. Justice D.S. Bhandari is one of the judges at the
UN court of justice.

Quick facts
• Some of the basic preliminary human rights in India include:
• All human beings are born free and equal and should be treated with equal
dignity and rights.
• Principle of non-discrimination
• Right to life, liberty, and security
• Right to freedom of movement and freedom from a life of torture like
slavery.
• Basic freedom in terms of civil rights like freedom of owning a home.
• Basic political rights like freedom of expression
• Religious, social, and cultural rights that enable an individual to participate
in their own festivities without fear.
• Right to education and freedom to choose their occupation where they will
be entitled to a fair pay and can form a trade union.

Why is it challenging to implement human rights?

If human rights principles are so well-developed, why on earth they are violated with
impunity each time? Why is it that human rights are ignored and abused in most of
the countries?

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