Human Rights and Social Justice: An International Overview

Human rights describe the standards of human behaviour which are protected by different international and local laws. Human rights are granted to individuals irrespective of their race, age, origin, ethnicity, religion or any other social status. They play a pivotal role in protection against various forms of unfair and unjust treatment like enslavement, genocide, etc. Certain rights such as the right to education, right to fair trial and free speech promote a higher standard of living. The...