Lalnunmawii Varte
Core Faculty
ATI
1. Do we think the topic of human
rights is important?
2. How much do we think our
society take it seriously?
3. How serious do you take
personally about human rights?
Human Rights
1 Timothy 1:8
But we know that the law is good if one
uses it lawfully
Proverbs 28 :9
One who turns away his ear from hearing
the law, Even his prayer is an abomination
The earth is the mother of all people, and all
people should have equal rights upon it
World History
How it came into action
1. Main theme- Do unto others as you would
have them do unto you
2. Duties and rights are defined in ancient books
3. Greek philosopher, Plato (B.C. 420-348) and
Aristotle (B.C 384-388) - Citizen Rights
4. King John (John Lockland)- ‘Magna Carta’ 1215 -
Article 63
How it came into action
6. Religious freedom treaty- The treaties of
westphalia - 1648
7. The Petition of Rights 1628
8. The British bill of Rights 1689
9. The American bill of Rights 1791- All men are
created equal
How it came into action
10. The French Declaration of the Rights of Man and
of the citizen, 1789....... article 17 (UDHR article 17)
11. Abolition of slavery - Vienna 1815
12. II World War 1939- Nazi Juda and Gypsy
13. U.N.O, 1945
14. World acknowledge human rights 1948
[Link] the capital of France, UN General Assembly
10 December, 1948 ah - Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
Human Rights lo pian chhuah
dan
15. Citizen, Political, Economics, Social and Cultural
Right
16. 1968 - international conference on Human Rights
17. The world conference on Human Rights at vienna,
Austria during 14-25 June, 1993
18. Indian Parliament passed “ The protection of
Human Rights Act,1993
Basic human rights according to the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(UDHR)
Personal Rights
Right to Equality: All human beings are born free and
equal in dignity and rights
Right to Life: Everyone has the right to life, liberty,
and security of person
Right to Liberty: Protection against arbitrary arrest
and detention-
Right to Security: Protection against harm and threats
to one's safety
Economic and Social Rights
- Right to Work: Everyone has the right to work and protection
against unemployment
- Right to Equal Pay: Everyone has the right to equal pay for
equal work
- Right to Rest and Leisure: Everyone has the right to rest and
leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours
- Right to Education: Everyone has the right to education, which
shall be free and compulsory
- Right to Adequate Standard of Living: Everyone has the right to
a standard of living adequate for their health and well-being
Government employees need an awareness of
human rights
1. Upholding the Law: Government employees are responsible for implementing and enforcing
laws, including those related to human rights. Awareness of human rights ensures they act in
accordance with legal and ethical standards
2. Protecting Citizens' Rights: Government employees interact with citizens daily, and
understanding human rights helps them respect and protect the rights of individuals,
especially vulnerable groups
3. Preventing Abuse of Power: Awareness of human rights prevents government employees
from abusing their power and ensures they treat citizens fairly and justly
4. Promoting Public Trust: When government employees respect human rights, it builds public
trust in government institutions and enhances their legitimacy
5. Enhancing Accountability: Understanding human rights makes government employees more
accountable for their actions, reducing the likelihood of human rights violations
6. Improving Service Delivery: Awareness of human rights leads to more empathetic and
respectful service delivery, improving overall citizen satisfaction.
Topics to discuss
1. Why human rights matter in society?
2. Do you think any human rights violation in
Mizoram?
3. Are human rights a Western concept, or do
they have universal relevance?
4. Can there be limitations on human rights in
the interest of national security?