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Human Rights
This category gathers all the questions about the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. Questions should include but are not limited to the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.
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Do people in jail lose their human rights?
From what I understand of what I just read on prisoner's rights, there are some that cannot be denied, proper nutritional food and water, medical and dental care, religious practices and material that do not promote violence or disobedience to the law, and the right to due process of the law as long as the case is not frivolous These may not be all of a prisoner's rights but access to that information can be obtained easily at any library. I do know that what we believe as our inalienable rights, which are given to all citizens of the United States are not afforded to prisoners. That is because the prisoner loses those rights when convicted and as long as he/she is incarcerated. That is as it should be. All prisoners should be treated humanely and have their basic needs to sustain descent health and nutrition met, everything else given to them is lagniappe, as we Louisianans say ( a little extra). I am not a lawyer. All of this information and more can be easily found on the Internet
How does the absence of justice undermine the force of the law?
First, as with anything, you have to have respect for it. And in my opinion, the justice system is not doing a good job of administering justice. And when this happens, people loose respect for laws, lawmakers or people that enforce these laws. This creates a big problem in society as there are no laws being followed. And like it or not, there HAS to be laws or you would have total chaos. At some point, they need to go back in, review the laws that are already on the books, see how fair and just they truly are, modify them if need be and in the end, come up with laws, people respect and feel are fair and just. Then, you will see a larger trend of people obeying laws they feel are laws worth following and obeying. And then that creates a safer, more adjusted and positive society.
Are human rights respected in all countries throughout the world?
No. There are almost 2 billion children in the world, most of which are not receiving a good education, or any education at all. This violates the right to an education. We have right to not be tortured, however, a Briton is currently being detained in Iraq and tortured, without a trail. This doesn't only violate the right not to be tortured, but the right to a fair trail. So Iraq is a counrt in which human rights are not respected. Even in the UK and the USA, human rights are not respected. The right to not be discriminated against is violated constantly. Mainly at work, with people being discriminated because of the colour of their skin, their age, their sexuality, their religion etc.
Peace is the core of everything.
I disagree, education is the core. It is education that defeats ignorance and it is ignorance that allows injustice. If you look at any repressive government you will find a system that is set up to restrict higher education or if not restrict it but to control the curriculum. History is important, to know what has happened is very important and if you rely on someone or something that has an interest in anything other than the spread of knowledge you are giving someone power over you. It is not just the individual facts that a person has stored in their memory that defines education in this sense. The true power in education is the ability to think critically. It is an ability, I fear, that is becoming more and more rare. To be able to collect data and then form it into a cohesive thought or idea is what education is supposed to be all about. It is my opinion that most people do not TRULY form their own independent opinion. They are influenced by factors that have been designed to LEAD them to a conclusion. Few people search for answers anymore.
Enough of my rant! Answer the question! I believe the statement, "Educate for peace" is begging you to find out why a particular situation does not have peace. EDUCATE yourself as to the problems that have led to the conflict. Only then can people find a solution. Also, if you see the statement as a way to prevent conflict and maintain peace then you must educate yourself to know what has maintained it in the past and know how to resolve issues without escalating to conflict. These things can be done on a personal up to National level.
What is your role in the Human Rights Initiative as a DOD representative?
As a DOD representative in the Human Rights Initiative, my role is to ensure that the Department of Defense upholds and promotes human rights principles in its policies and actions. I work to integrate human rights considerations into defense strategies, operations, and training, and collaborate with other stakeholders to address human rights challenges. Additionally, I provide expertise and advice on human rights issues to inform decision-making within the DOD.
Which human rights commission wants to improve race relations?
The human rights commission chartered by the United Nations wants to improve race relations. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the United Nation's General Assembly in 1948, reaffirms this goal.
Why do Syria not have human rights?
Human rights exist in every country in the world. They are human rights after all and not humans of a country rights.
In Syria, however, these rights are violated because of the demonstrations against the current administration.
What are three rights that you consider essential to human survival (the basic necessities)?
Three basic necessities that are essential to human survival are food, shelter and water
What are 3 types of human rights violations?
Universal suffrage, universal education, slavery, and racism
What is the right to adequate legal assistance?
The right to adequate legal assistance is also known as the right to counsel. This means that someone who has been charged with a crime, must be provided with an attorney even if they cannot afford one.
Without the protection of civil liberties how would life be like in the US?
Do we even want to begin to think of what life would be like? Civil liberties are here to protect all American citizens. With as much violence and hatred that still exists in America, civil liberties is protection from that violence and hatred. For starters racism STILL exists in America. Racial discrimination still exists as well. Now we have sexual discrimination and discrimination based up a chosen sexuality. Without those civil liberties there would be countless numbers of death, an increased rate of crime, the continuous prejudice against whomever via mass media, religion would cease to be a place of humane equality. Religious institutions would only house those who are completely indulged in the faith. Homosexuals would be beaten and abused on higher scales. I'm sure discrimination against African Americans and other minorities will be on the rise as well. America needs civil liberties to protect everyday people.
What rights do Jewish people have in Germany in 2012?
Jews in modern Germany have all of the same rights as non-Jewish Germans and freely and openly practice their religion. There are approximately 119,000 German Jews.
What is the 'undue burden' standard in US Supreme Court doctrine?
The 'undue burden' standard is a legal test established by the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1992 case Planned Parenthood v. Casey. It holds that states cannot place substantial obstacles in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before fetal viability, unless the law serves a legitimate state interest. This standard allows for some regulation of abortion, but emphasizes that any restrictions must not create significant barriers for women. The standard aims to balance a woman's right to choose with the state's interests in regulating abortions.
There are 11 different types of discriminations;they are age, disability, equal pay/ conpensation, genetic information, national orgin, prenancy, race/ color, religion, retaliation, sex, and harrsment.
Ageiscrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) less favorably because of his age.The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) only forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older. It does not protect workers under the age of 40, although some states do have laws that protect younger workers from age discrimination.
Disability discrimination occurs when an employer or other entity covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, or the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, treats a qualified individual with a disability who is an employee or applicant unfavorably because she has a disability.
The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal. Job content (not job titles) determines whether jobs are substantially equal. All forms of pay are covered by this law, including salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits. If there is an inequality in wages between men and women, employers may not reduce the wages of either sex to equalize their pay.
Under Title II of GINA, it is illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information. Title II of GINA prohibits the use of genetic information in making employment decisions, restricts employers and other entities covered by Title II (employment agencies, labor organizations and joint labor-management training and apprenticeship programs - referred to as "covered entities") from requesting, requiring or purchasing genetic information, and strictly limits the disclosure of genetic information
National origin discrimination involves treating people (applicants or employees) unfavorably because they are from a particular country or part of the world, because of ethnicity or accent, or because they appear to be of a certain ethnic background (even if they are not).National origin discrimination also can involve treating people unfavorably because they are married to (or associated with) a person of a certain national origin or because of their connection with an ethnic organization or group. dscrimination can occur when the victim and the person who inflicted the discrimination are the same national origin.
Pregnancy discrimination involves treating a woman (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, such as leave and health insurance, and any other term or condition of employment.
Race discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because he/she is of a certain race or because of personal characteristics associated with race (such as hair texture, skin color, or certain facial features). Color discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of skin color complexion.Race/color discrimination also can involve treating someone unfavorably because the person is married to (or associated with) a person of a certain race or color or because of a person's connection with a race-based organization or group, or an organization or group that is generally associated with people of a certain color.
Religious discrimination involves treating a person (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs. The law protects not only people who belong to traditional, organized religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, but also others who have sincerely held religious, ethical or moral beliefs.Religious discrimination can also involve treating someone differently because that person is married to (or associated with) an individual of a particular religion or because of his or her connection with a religious organization or group.All of the laws we enforce make it illegal to fire, demote, harass, or otherwise "retaliate" against people (applicants or employees) because they filed a charge of discrimination, because they complained to their employer or other covered entity about discrimination on the job, or because they participated in an employment discrimination proceeding (such as an investigation or lawsuit).For example, it is illegal for an employer to refuse to promote an employee because she filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC, even if EEOC later determined no discrimination occurred.
Sex discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of that person's sex.Sex discrimination also can involve treating someone less favorably because ofhis or her connection with an organization or group that is generally associated with people of a certain sex.The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Harassment can include "sexual harassment" or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.Harassment does not have to be of a sexual nature, however, and can include offensive remarks about a person's sex. For example, it is illegal to harass a woman by making offensive comments about women in general.Both victim and the harasser can be either a woman or a man, and the victim and harasser can be the same sex.Although the law doesn't prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not very serious, harassment is illegal when it is so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment or when it results in an adverse employment decision (such as the victim being fired or demoted).The harasser can be the victim's supervisor, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or someone who is not an employee of the employer, such as a client or customer.
Do men have more rights than women?
There are some countries in the world, such as Saudi Arabia, in which men have more rights than women do. In other countries, such as the US, the legal rights of both sexes are exactly the same.
Where have human rights been abused in the last 100 years?
In Comodia people were killed because they were: gay, homeless, drunks, and even if you wore glasses you were killed. this lead to fights, wars and so much more
co-existant of a variety of distant racial groups co-existant of a variety of distant racial groups
What are the religious rights of televangelists?
They have the same rights as anyone else but are subject to greater responsibility because of the laws affecting broadcasting and publication of ideas.
What does it mean to say that few rights if any are considered absolute?
Someone saying that means that rights can be restricted or taken away if they are abused. For instance, the right to bear arms, guaranteed in the constitution, is taken away for convicted felons. The right to freedom (at least in body) is restricted when someone commits a crime and is incarcerated. Rights under the law aren't absolute when people start violating other people's rights.
