34 Social -- Human Rights and National and International Agencies

Define rights.

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Rights can be defined as socially recognized claims of human beings.

What is meant by human rights?

The rights which are needed for an individual for the proper and overall development relating to their living without any intervention is called HR.

Who was the first person to put forth the idea of Human Rights?

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was the 1st person to put forth the idea of Human Rights.

When did UNO issue the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

UNO issued the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10th Dec. 1948 AD.

How many articles are there in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

There are 30 articles in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Write the full form of UDHR?

The full form of UDHR is Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Which fundamental rights are being enjoyed as human rights by Nepalese people?

The fundamental rights that are being enjoyed as human rights by Nepalese people are:
- Right to freedom.
- Right to equality.
- Right against torture.
- Right against discrimination.
- Right against exploitation.
- Right to education.
- Right to democracy.

Describe some of the important articles of UDHR.

Some of the important Articles of UDHR are:

A1. We are born free.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

A2. Don't discriminate.
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex,...

Write the full form of AI, INSEC, INHURED, NHRC and IHRC.

The full form of AL, INSEC, INHURED, NHRC and IHRC are:
- AI: Amnesty International.
- INSEC: Informal Sector Service Center.
- INHURED: The International Institute for Human Rights, Environment and Development.
- NHRC: ...

When was AI Nepal established?

AI Nepal was established in 1969.

Who was the first president of AI Nepal?

Late Hrishikesh Shah was the first president of AI Nepal.

Why was the AI Nepal dissolved?

Due to the unfavorable situation to undertake its functions, AI Nepal was dissolved.

Who were the founder of INSEC?

The founder of INSEC were Prakash Kaphley and Sushil Pyakurel.

List out the six key areas of AI.

Any six key areas of AI are:
- Women's, children's, minorities and indigenous rights.
- Ending torture.
- Abolition of death penalty.
- Rights of refugees.
- Rights of prisoner of conscience.
- Protection of human dignity.

Write short note on AI Nepal.

AI Nepal was established in 1969 by Nutan Thapaliya. It was recognized as 'AI Nepal Section' by the International Executive Committee (IEC) of the AI in 1971. The first president of the organization was Hrishikesh Shah. Later in 1982 AI Nepal was dissolved but some of the AI's local groups established and contained different activities of AI in Nepal.

Describe the responsibilities of NHRC.

NHRC is an Independent and autonomous constitutional body in Nepal working for the protection and promotion of human rights in Nepal. The motto of NHRC is "Dignity, Equality and Justice for all." The primary responsibility of NHRC is to protect and promote the human rights of Nepalese people. In order to perform this responsibility, the commission can conduct investigations and inquiries on its own or upon a complaint field to it regarding...

Give a brief description about Human Rights Alliance Nepal.

Human Rights Alliance Nepal is a national level umbrella body of over 1500 Nepali human rights org. The org. aims to consolidate and co-ordinate the Nepali human rights and social justice movement and is actively involved in lobbying for the protection of it. It advocates for a society that is free of violence, torture, exploitation, oppression and injustice. It was established in 1996 in the initiation of some leading Human rights NGOs....