Gender Sensitivity Law: Women’s Rights as Human Rights
What Are Human Rights? Definition: Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and entitlements that every person is inherently entitled to simply because they are human. These rights are considered universal, inalienable, and indivisible, meaning they apply to everyone, cannot be taken away, and are interconnected. Key Characteristics: Universality: Human rights apply equally to every individual, regardless of nationality, sex, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. Inalienability: These rights cannot be legitimately taken away, even by the state, as long as the individual is alive. Indivisibility: The rights are interconnected and cannot be fully enjoyed in isolation; for example, political rights are linked to civil, social, and economic rights. Equality and Non-Discrimination: Central to human rights is the principle of equality, ensuring that all people are treated with dignity and fairness. Examples of Human Rights: The right to life, liberty, and personal security. Freedom...