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1 The role of the state in protecting human rights
2 The role of the individual in protecting human rights
3 The role of the United Nations in protecting human rights
The role of the state in protecting human rights The state is considered the primary responsible for protecting human rights, [1] and it must respect the rights established by international human rights law , and bear its responsibilities and duties in protecting and fulfilling human rights.
It is considered a party to international treaties related to that field, and the concept of obligation to respect indicates the necessity of refraining from States refrain from interfering with human rights or limiting the enjoyment of them. The concept of the obligation to protect refers to the obligation of states to protect individuals and groups from any violation of these rights. The concept of the obligation to fulfill also requires states to take positive measures that help individuals and groups enjoy basic human rights and facilitate those
The role of the government in protecting human rights The domestic legal system provides legal protection for human rights guaranteed under international law.
On the other hand, ratification of international human rights treaties requires governments to establish legislation and measures to protect and adhere to human rights in accordance with the texts of the treaties.
Governments must commit to protecting human rights by preventing violations of the rights of individuals and groups residing on the state’s territory, and redressing any individual whose rights are violated, in addition to the obligation to respect those rights by not depriving anyone of them, or even interfering in how people exercise their rights, and protecting these rights.
And take facilitating measures to achieve them.
The role of non-governmental organizations in protecting human rights The task of caring for human rights is not limited to governmental organizations only, but non-governmental organizations have an important role in this field at all levels, [3] and this is represented in defining a set of basic goals that are represented in providing information related to human rights to international and national institutions concerned with human rights.
Contributing to formulating policies and setting agendas related to human rights, and monitoring the implementation of those policies, in addition to its important role in raising awareness of human rights among individuals.
[3] Its primary objectives also include monitoring the degree of progress of countries in the field of human rights , monitoring violations, and putting pressure on human rights violators.
[4] Some organizations have played a decisive and pioneering role in this field by contributing to the interpretation and adjudication of international human rights law, and setting human rights standards
The role of the individual in protecting human rights Despite the primary role of governments in bearing the basic responsibility for protecting human rights under human rights treaties, they are not the only body responsible for ensuring those rights.
[2] Every individual in society must strive to enhance the protection and respect for these rights and freedoms and the national and international measures taken in This field, in order to reach global recognition of human rights,
[5] and this is represented by their not opposing these rights, or inciting against them, for example, in addition to their commitment to their duties in establishing non-governmental organizations and forming social movements that support human rights and fight for them.
[6] Individuals have a role in spreading the culture of human rights in society and in the entire world and emphasizing the importance of preserving it. Every individual must play his role in claiming his rights. Article 29 (1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights emphasizes the role of individuals in protecting human rights from Through an explicit text, which states, “Every individual has duties towards the society in which alone his personality is allowed to develop freely and fully.”
[6] Individuals can also exercise their role in promoting human rights in their society by following many procedures, including the following:
[7] ] Planning collective action in the field of human rights and documenting it with photos and videos.
Taking advantage of various media to promote human rights, such as speaking about them on a radio program, or writing and publishing an article.
Taking advantage of cultural means, such as theater or other arts, to support what serves this cause. Taking advantage of social media, such as Facebook or Twitter, by sharing ideas and everything related to the issue of rights. The role of the United Nations in protecting human rights The promotion and protection of human rights is a major goal and an important principle in the United Nations agenda in protecting human rights. The mention of the term human rights seven times in the founding charter of the United Nations indicates its importance to the organization, and the role of the United Nations in protecting and promoting human rights has emerged through the following: The High Commissioner for Human Rights: The Commission is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights through its support of those rights in peacekeeping missions in many countries. It has many country and regional offices and centers to achieve that goal, and its importance is highlighted because it has the authority to investigate cases of human rights violations in the world. , commenting on it, and issuing reports related to it. Human Rights Council: The Council was established in 2006, replacing the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, to become an independent intergovernmental body responsible for human rights affiliated with the United Nations. Human rights treaty bodies : Human rights treaty bodies monitor the implementation of core international human rights treaties and conventions through a group of independent expert committees. Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council: The Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council consist of a group of specialized and independent experts who work voluntarily to follow up on human rights and provide advice related to them in accordance with the legislation of each country. Human Rights Mainstreaming Mechanism: The UNDG Human Rights Mainstreaming Mechanism seeks to strengthen and support efforts to mainstream human rights within the United Nations development system. The Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect : The Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide works to increase the awareness of individuals and groups about the causes of genocide, alert the relevant authorities in the event of a threat of genocide, and motivate them to take measures to prevent it. He is also concerned with the responsibility to protect by striving towards… Conceptual, political, and institutional development of individuals and groups. the reviewer
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