Suicide as a

Fundamental
Human right
The country with the highest suicide
rate is Lithuania.
It is the 3rd leading cause of death
in the world among 15-44 year
olds
Depression is the leading cause of
disability worldwide
Suicide
What exactly is it?
It is….

◉ The act of intentionally causing one’s own

death
◉ Risk factors include mental disorders; such as
depression, bipolar disorder, etc.
Fundamental Human
Right
What does that mean?
It is….

◉ A basic or foundational right, derived from

natural law
◉ Regardless of their nation, location, language,
religion, ethnic origin, or status
 "to which a person is
inherently entitled simply
because she or he is a
human being,"

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Is suicide a fundamental
human right or not?
For & Against

FOR: AGAINST:
◉ Society does not have ◉ It is a sin against religion
the right to interfere ◉ We were all given life
◉ Everyone should have and must learn how to
control over their own appreciate it
lives
Video
QUIZ

1. Suicide is the __ leading cause of death

globally.
2. What is the most common cause of disability
worldwide?
3. Which country has the highest suicide rate?
4. True or False. Suicide is preventable.
5. True or False. The right to equality is a
fundamental human right.
Thoughts