Human Rights
What is?
Rights and freedoms that we all have, from birth to death.
Recognized after the struggles of humanity, historically.
Characteristics
Universal-they belong to everyone.
Interdependent-they are connected, if one is violated, it will affect the others.
Indivisible-one right cannot be sacrificed at the expense of another.
Equal Hierarchy-all are important.
Main rights
Good living-Economic, social and cultural needs.
Priority attention-by groups
Protecting the rights of communities
Participation-Exercise political rights, vote.
Individual freedom-existence
Nature-respect for its existence, maintenance and regeneration.
Protection-access to justice and a fair trial.
Rights of children and adolescents:
Life, physical and emotional integrity.
Identity.
Life free from violence, abuse and discrimination.
Protection against exploitation.
Access to health, education, food, sports and recreation.
Care for children of persons deprived of liberty, disabled, victims of disasters or indigenous peoples.
Principles of protection
Protect and guarantee the rights of children and adolescents:
Thinking about what is best for children and youth, respecting their needs and opinions.
All children and youth are equal in dignity. Differences must be respected.
Children and youth have multiple needs, which must be met equally.
The responsibility of all
Promote-educate everyone in the knowledge and respect of rights.
Respect-stop actions that violate rights.
Guarantee-investigation and reparation of damages caused.
Useful steps
Helpful Places-C.E, DECE, Guardian
Collaborate-Contributing to the lon authorities what they require and saying what we feel and think.
Promote Actions-Organize discussions to present rights.
Guarantees to protect rights
Habeas Corpus-When the police detain unjustly.
Habeas Data-When an institution refuses to provide information or documents.
Coercive Action-When authorities do not comply with rules or judgments.
Access to Information Action-When public institutions do not report their works and the management of their funds.
Protection Action-When a right contemplated in the Constitution is violated.
Importance of guarantees
They are brought before the courts. If a young person wishes to exercise them, he or she can do so with help and advice.
Recognition of rights:
How to protect them.
A fundamental task
To denounce their violation and demand respect