10/12/2018 - Human Rights

KEY POINTS

Human rights are based on the principle of respect for the individual; each person is a moral and rational being who deserves to be treated with dignity. They are called human rights because they are universal. Human rights are the rights to which everyone is entitled, no matter whom they are or where they live.

Challenges in upholding human rights

·        With the rising crimes, violations, scams and scandals human rights are being violated E.g. PNB Scam, honor killings.

·        Another incident which violated the right to security of people was Amritsar train tragedy, because of administrative negligence and public apathy towards safety.

·        Security forces who were operating against Maoist insurgents were accused of serious human rights violations killing of innocent tribal villagers. According to a report by National Commission of Scheduled Tribes, security forces in Odisha killed five tribal villagers.

·        Tribal communities remained vulnerable to displacement because of mining, dams, and other large infrastructure projects. E.g. Mankidia tribe in Odisha as denied habitat rights inside core area of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) because of animal killings.

·        Journalists faced increasing pressure to self-censor due to threat of legal action, smear campaigns and threats on social media, and even threats of physical attacks.

·        Schools and colleges also faced disruptions in Darjeeling district in West Bengal state after violent protests and strikes erupted over demands for a separate Gorkhaland state.

Measures to uphold Human rights

·        Enforcing power to National Human Rights Commission in India.

·        Reforms in the criminal justice system to promote the efficiency of investigation and judicial pronouncement.

·        Suitable framework for Good Governance as recommended by the Administrative Reforms commission 2006.

·        Value based education system to the present and next generations and inculcating the importance of human rights via framing comprehensive curriculum.

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