What Are Human Rights? — Definitions — KSLU Hr Notes
What Are Human Rights? — Definitions
| Scholar / Instrument | Definition | Key Emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| Justice Durga Das Basu | Minimal rights every individual must have against the State by virtue of being a member of the human family | Against State; based on humanity |
| United Nations (1987) | Rights inherent in our nature; without which we cannot live as human beings | Inherent; not granted |
| PHRA 1993, S.2(1)(d) | Rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in International Covenants | Statutory definition |
| Fenwick | Rights that travel with the person, not the passport | Universality |
In one line: A human right is a basic claim that every person carries from birth — you cannot earn it, lose it, or sell it.