Is it the duty of others to intervene on behalf those whose human rights are being violated?

Answer 1

It depends on what rights, and what the situation is. In general, do we have a responsibility to relieve suffering? Yes. However, when the human rights of two people conflict, should a third party step in? Not always. And what rights? And under what circumstances? Should I intervene with the Federal Government that is removing the human right of bearing arms from convicted criminals? ... Probably not. Some people use their rights as sledgehammers, trying to get their way. Other people suffer silently. Are each equally entitled to their rights, of course... entitled to my intervention? Probably not. Are both truly suffering? Probably not. Our Human Rights are bound to infringe on other people's, even as we go throughout a day. Someone's right to their smoking habit is going to bother someone else who has the right to live in a smoke-free environment. Someone's prayer is going to offend someone else who hates religion. Someone's voicing of hatred is going to interfere with someone else's desire to have a peaceful day. Do we need to work together to solve these problems and make compromises? Indeed. Do we need to step into other people's lives and choose sides? In very few cases... only when the strong are preying upon the weak and there is a clear abuse of power.