As a society, we’ve made significant strides in human rights. Communities once considered marginalized now thrive. We strive to be less inhumane and more equal. Looking back, we could never imagine a modern world where women can’t vote or people are enslaved based on the color of their skin. Yet, abortion is a major human rights violation that we still seem to be decades behind.
What are Human Rights? What are Human Rights?
The Core of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the UDHR was the first legal document to internationalize human rights. It establishes dignity and life through fundamental principles that are based on equality. They are granted simply because we exist as human beings – it is a right. All people are entitled to the same rights regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, mental or physical ability or income. The core of these rights is…
