What is Human

Rights?

Human Rights refers to the

concept of human beings as having
universal natural rights, or status,
regardless of legal jurisdiction or
other localizing, such as ethnicity,
nationality, and sex.
Human rights are…..
set of standard that guarantee a
life befitting a rational human
being.

are basic and minimum

standards without which people
can’t live in dignity.

guarantees the development

and wholeness of our being.

are the “Foundation of freedom,

justice, and peace in the world.”
• Denial of Human Rights is not only an
individual’ personal tragedy, it also creates
conditions of social and political unrest,
violence and conflict within and between
societies and nations.
• Human rights must be appropriate and
adequate to the basic needs of the people.
• Being aware of our human rights come the
responsibility in developing and protecting our
dignity and that of others.
• Human rights provide a framework for action
where people are empowered to change their
lives and the society.
 There are FOUR
CHARACTERISTICS of
Human Rights

INHERENT - essential part or our lives,

intrinsic.

UNIVERSAL - people have human

rights whoever they are and
wherever they are.

INDIVISIBLE - human rights must be

enjoyed by everyone in its full
range.

INALIENABLE - can’t be taken away or

transferred (but can be limited when
the exercise of it is an affront to the
rights of others.
 Human Rights can
be classified as…

CIVIL RIGHTS – pertains to rights

belonging to a person by reason
of citizenship (e.g.. right to a
name, right to freedom from
discrimination, right to equality
before the law, right to public
trial, right to marry, right to leave
a country, etc.)

POLITICAL RIGHTS – enables the

people to participate in running
or influencing the administration
of the government (e.g. right to
vote, right to freedom of
expression, right to free and
periodic elections, etc.)
ECONOMIC RIGHTS – pertains to access to resources- such
as land, labor, physical, and financial capital- that are
essential for the creation, legal appropriation, and market
exchange of goods and services (e.g. right to work, right to
own property, right to adequate standard of living, etc. )

SOCIAL RIGHTS – relates to living together or enjoying life in

communities or organized groups (e.g. right to social
security, right to social welfare, etc.)

CULTURAL RIGHTS – ensures the well-being of the individual

and foster the preservation, enrichment and dynamic
evolution of arts, manners and way of living of a group with
principles of unity in diversity of expression ( e.g. right to
take part in the cultural life, right to enjoy the benefits of
scientific progress and its application.
 More on…

Human Rights
Right to Education
What is the Human
Rights Education?
 HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION entitles every
woman, man, youth, and child to:
- The human right to free and compulsory elementary
education and to readily available forms of
secondary and higher education.
- The human right to freedom from discrimination in
all areas and levels of education, and to equal access
to continuing education and vocational training,
and:
- The human right to information about health,
nutrition, reproduction, and family planning.
The human right to education is inextricably linked to
other fundamental human rights- rights that are
universal, indivisible, interconnected and
interdependent including:
- The human right to equality between men and
women and to equal partnership in the family and
society;
- The human right to work and receive wages that
contributed to an adequate standard of living;
- The human right to freedom of thought, conscience,
religion, and belief;
- The human right to an adequate standard of living,
and;
- The human right to participate in shaping decisions
and policies affecting one’s community, at the local,
national and international levels.
Environment and
Human Rights
“All people should have the right to a generally
satisfactory environment favorable to their
development”
- Article 24 of the African Human and People’s rights

“The State shall protect and advance the right of the

people to a balance and healthful ecology in
accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature”
- Article II Section 16, 1987 Philippine Constitution
Peace and Conflict
Transformation
Narrow definition of PEACE
- absence of war;
- absence of terrorism, or;
- absence of direct or physical violence (domestic
violence, child abuse, sexual harassment, etc.)

Broader definition of PEACE

- seen as a state and process of well-being and security
in which human rights are respected and basic human
needs are met;
- defined holistically, and;
- seen not only the absence of direct or physical violence
but also of indirect structural violence (racism,
sexism/gender biases, human rights violation, poverty,
ecological imbalance, etc.)
PEACE
- Is more than just the absence of war;
- The realization of justice (experience of
rights and freedom)
- Not just the absence of conflict;
- Creatively dealing with conflict;
- Promoting well-being (includes basic
human needs)
What is CONFLICT?

Principle/Nature of Conflict:
- Conflict is a product of our inherent
differences and diversities. Thus, it is
NATURAL
- Conflict is neither positive nor negative.
It depends on how we approach it.
- Our approach is our choice. It is
determined by our conception of conflict.
 What is Conflict
Transformation?
• Conflict transformation describes the
fact that conflict changes things and it
transforms relationships.
• It prescribes the need for us to be aware
of our conception of conflict, transform
it and eventually manifest this
transformation in our behavior and
attitude.
• Relationship is the focus of Conflict
Transformation- changing it from one
of competition to one of cooperation.
Arms Control
What are small arms and light
weapons?

Small arms and light weapons refers to

weapons that can be carried by a
single person, either for military or
civilian use. The term is often
shortened to “small arms” or
“SALW”. It covers a wide range of
weapons- pistols, machine guns and
other firearms, to grenades, portable
anti-tank systems and mortars.
Small arms are weapons of mass
How they affect
destruction, killing hundreds of Human Rights?
thousands of people around the
world each year. That’s far higher
than the casualty count from
conventional weapons of war like
tanks, bomber jets or warships..
These lethal weapons are relatively
cheap, highly portable, easily
concealable, long lasting, and so easy
to operate that a child as young as
eight years old can carry and use
themselves. These characteristics
make small arms particularly easy to
traffic illegally, and to use in
violations of human rights. They are
often sold illegally in exchange for
hard currency or goods such as
diamonds, drugs, or other
contraband. Millions of these
weapons- in fact, the majority- are
owned by civilians.
Violence Against Women
Ano ang Violence against women?
-Ito ay anumang pagbabanta o
aktwal na akto, asal, o gawi.
-Naglalagay sa panganib at
nagbubunga ng pinsala at
pagdurusa sa buhay, katawan,
pag-iisip, dignidad at kalayaan
ng kababaihan.
-Maiuugat sa di pantay na
katayuan ng kababaihan at
kalalakihan sa lipunan.
-Sistematikong nangyayari ito sa
pampribado at pampublikong
buhay.
May Iba’t ibang porma ng pang-
aabuso laban sa mga kababaihan
at mga batang babae:
Pisikal, emosyunal, pinansyal, at
sekswal na pang-aabuso.
At ang mga ito ay lumalabag sa
kanilang karapatang pantao :
Karapatan sa buhay, dignidad,
kalayaan at seguridad sa sarili,
at ang kanilang karapatan laban
sa malupit, di makatao, at
degrading na pagtrato.
 ISIPIN NATIN:

Bawat babaeng
naaabuso ay isang
buhay na nasisira. At
bawat babae ay anak,
kapatid, ina o asawa
at samakatuwid ay
isang pamilyang
naaapektuhan.
On December 10, 1984 the General Assembly of
the United Nations adopted and proclaimed
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Following this historic act the Assembly called
upon all Member countries to publicize the
text of the Declaration and “to cause it to be
disseminated, displayed, read and expounded
principally in schools and other educational
institutions, without distinction based on the
political status of countries or territories.”
 Universal
Declaration of
HUman rigHts

(UDHR)
 ARTICLES
1. Right to Equality
2. Freedom from Discrimination
3. Right to Life, Liberty, personal Security
4. Freedom from Slavery
5. Freedom from Torture and Degrading
Treatment
6. Right to Recognition as a Person before
the Law
7. Right to Equality before the Law
8. Right to Remedy by Competent
Tribunal
9. Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest and
11. Right to be Considered Innocent until
Proven Guilty
12. Freedom from Interference with Privacy,
Family, Home and Correspondence
13. Right to Free Movement in and out of
the Country
14. Right to Asylum in other Countries
from Persecution
15. Right to a Nationality and the Freedom
to Change It
16. Right to Marriage and Family
17. Right to Own property
18. Freedom of Belief and Religion
19. Freedom of Opinion and Information
20. Right to Peaceful Assembly and
Association
21. Right to Participate in Government and in
Free Elections
22. Right to Social Security
23. Right to Desirable Work and to Join
Trade Unions
24. Right to Rest and Leisure
25. Right to Adequate Living Standard
26. Right to Education
27. Right to Participate in the Cultural Life
of the Community
28. Right to a Social Order that Articulates
this Document
29. Community Duties Essential to Free and
Full Development
 30.

• Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted

as implying for any State, group or person any
right to engage in any activity or to perform any
act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights
and freedoms set forth herein.
 Prepared by:
HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP

• Emmanuela M. Licayan
• Jeremy Florenciano
• Erwin Lester Levardo
• Eric Rios
• Judy Mariel Barja
• Kathrina Marie Alegro
• Rashel Escandar
• Jennylou Catulong
• John Elijah Banez
• Cinderella Lagahit