Meaning, List and Categories of Fundamental Human Rights and Need to Include Them in the Constitution
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- Meaning of Fundamental Human Rights
- List of Fundamental Human Rights
- Need to Include Fundamental Human Rights in the ConstitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More
What are Fundamental Human Rights?
Fundamental human rights are inalienablenot capable of being taken away or denied. e.g. inalienable rights, freedoms, and liberties More, basic, or natural privileges enjoyed by the citizens of a given state which are usually stated in the constitution of the country.
United Nations in 1948 declared some natural rights which countries must endeavour to provide for their citizens. This international organization has called on all member-states and governments of the world to include these rights in their constitution e.g. right to life, freedom from inhuman treatment, freedom of expression, etc.
Protection of fundamental human rights of citizens will add value to their lives, improve their welfare and help them live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
List of Fundamental Human Rights:
(i) Right to life: This right to life is inalienable and natural. It is to be enjoyed by all citizens.
(ii) Right to Dignity Of Human Person: Every human being must
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