HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION III.
CLASSIFICATION OF RIGHTS
REVIEWER According to Source
• Natural Rights – human nature and
reason.
FREEDOM
• Legal Rights –Established by law and
statutes
PEACE
According to Recipient
JUSTICE • Individual Rights – Belong to individuals
I. DEFINITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS • Collective Rights – Belong to groups (e.g.,
self-determination).
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION- it is
essential in fostering Respect, Equality, According to Aspect of Life
Dignity among individuals and community. • Civil and Political Rights – Protect liberty
and participation in government.
Respect – From Latin “respectus” (to look • Economic, Social, Cultural Rights – Protect
back). Recognition of a person’s qualities or welfare and socio-economic needs.
worth. Respect is earned.
According to Generation (Struggle for
Dignity – From Latin “dignitas” (to be Recognition)
worthy). Every person has inherent worth. • First Generation – Civil & Political Liberty.
Dignity is given. • Second Generation – Economic, Social &
Cultural Equality.
Human rights protect human dignity. • Third Generation – Solidarity Rights
Environmental protection.
II. BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN
RIGHTS (KEY WORDS) According to Derogability
• Non-Derogable Rights – Cannot be
1. Inherent – not granted by any authority suspended (e.g., right to life).
or government • Derogable Rights – May be limited during
2. Fundamental – Essential for emergencies (e.g., freedom of movement).
development and well-being.
3. Inalienable – Cannot be taken away or IV. CATEGORIES OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Transferred.
4. Imprescriptible – Do not demish or • Political Rights – Right to vote and run
expire . for public office.
[Link] –they cannot be treated • Democratic Rights – Participation in
isolation. democratic governance and freedom of
5. Universal – Apply to all persons expression, assembly, association.
everywhere without discrimination. • Mobility Rights – Freedom of movement
7. Interdependent – One right depends on and return to one’s country.
the fulfillment of others. • Right to Life, Liberty & Security –
Protection from unlawful killing and
Important Note: A cadaver (dead person) detention.
is no longer a rights-holder; legally • Legal Rights – Fair trial, due process,
considered property for certain purposes. equality before law.
• Rights of Equality – Protection against
discrimination.
• Economic, Social, Cultural Rights – (ICESCR) International Covenant on
Work, health, education, adequate living. Economic, Social, and Cultural
• Workers’ Rights – Fair wages, safe Rights(1966)
conditions, union rights.
Focuses on Economic, Social, Cultural Rights.
MODULE 2: THE INTERNATIONAL BILL Includes:
OF RIGHTS • Right to work
• Just working conditions
(UDHR) UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF • Trade unions
HUMAN RIGHTS (1948) • Social security
• Protection of family
Art 1-born free and equal • Adequate standard of living
Art 2- Everyone is entitled to all rights • Highest attainable health
without discrimination • Education
Art 3 – Right to life, liberty, security. • Cultural participation
Art 4 – No slavery.
Art 5 – No torture. COMMON RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
Art 6 – Recognition as person before law. UNDER THE UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR
Art 7 – Equality before law.
Art 8 – Right to effective remedy. 2.4.1. Equality in dignity and rights
Art 9 – No arbitrary arrest or detention. 2.4.2. Right to life, liberty, security
Art 10 – Fair public trial. 2.4.3. Freedom from slavery
Art 11 – Presumption of innocence; no ex 2.4.4. Freedom from torture
post facto law. 2.4.5. Equal protection of law
Art 12 – Right to privacy. 2.4.6. Effective judicial remedy
Art 13 – Freedom of movement. 2.4.7. Presumption of innocence
Art 14 – Right to seek asylum. 2.4.8. Protection from ex post facto law &
Art 15 – Right to nationality. bill of attainder
Art 16 – Right to marry and found a family. 2.4.9. Right to privacy
Art 17 – Right to own property. 2.4.10. Freedom of movement
Art 18 – Freedom of religion. 2.4.11. Right to marry and found family
Art 19 – Freedom of expression. 2.4.12. Right to property
Art 20 – Freedom of assembly and 2.4.13. Freedom of religion
association. 2.4.14. Freedom of expression
Art 21 – Right to participate in government. 2.4.15. Freedom of assembly
2.4.16. Right to participate in government
2.4.17. Right to work, rest, leisure
(ICCPR) International Covenant on Civil 2.4.18. Right to education
and Political Rights (1966) 2.4.19. Right to adequate standard of living
Legally binding treaty on Civil and Political
Rights.
ETO NA REQUEST MO WENZY, SANA
Part I – Right to self-determination.
MAPAGAYA MO KAMI!!
Part II – State obligations: respect, ensure
rights, provide remedies, no discrimination.
Includes rights to life, liberty, fair trial,
privacy, religion, expression, assembly,
political participation.