Human Rights principles

It is based on 2 key values: Dignity & Equality

1. Human dignity:

 To be free from fear and need.

 Respect for human needs which derives from his

human nature.

Ex: Need for food, health.

2. Equality: All humans are equal

Does it mean we should all study the same major, or

have the same color of the eyes or the same number
of children?

Equality is built on the basis of fundamental rights

associated with the nature of human beings,
everyone should have access to these rights without
discrimination.

Ex: Right to live, to health, to study, to work.

Some other values are related to those key values of
Human Dignity & Equality:

 Freedom: not to be forced to do something (freedom of

expression, freedom of movement, freedom of
thoughts...);
 Tolerance and Respect of the other: accept the
differences and respect of the individuality;
 Non-discrimination: no judgment based on non-
substantial characteristics;
 Justice: fair treatment for all humans;
 Responsibility: respecting rights requires
responsibility for action.