Human dignity is the source of all human rights, and every person can enforce in court the rights stated herein, whether they are in their homeland, or any foreign land.
Human dignity is the source of all human rights; it encompasses the innate right to life, to physical and mental integrity, to develop one’s personality and identity, in a culture of peace. All human rights compiled in this international bill must be read holistically, in the context of all other rights, including those rights proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the two United Nations Human Rights Covenants. Governments shall ensure that every person can enforce in court the rights stated herein, whether they are in their homeland, or in foreign jurisdictions.
I propose that Article 1 define the term ‘human dignity.’ Not an easy task, I realize, with the myriad debates and discussions over its definition, particularly in the areas of bioethics, philosophy and religion. Nonetheless, I do think it is important that a definition be decided for the purposes of IBOR, which can then be included in Article 1.
Of course this will require much discussion by the members of Eleanor Lives! first. But one definition I like comes from a blog-post I read on the London School of Economics website, written by Prof. Remy Debes. (https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/theforum/a-history-of-human-dignity/) At the top, he describes ‘human dignity’ as a “precious” idea that is “something like the inherent or unearned worth that all humans share equally.” I like he allows a little room while still undertaking to define this very precious term, indeed.
I suggest that another Article be added similar to the 9th Amendment of the US Constitution to provide that Section 1 – Fundamental Rights is not exhaustive of all Fundamental Rights and that the enumeration of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Human dignity is the source of all human rights; it encompasses the innate right to life, to physical and mental integrity, to develop one’s personality and identity, in a culture of peace. All human rights compiled in this international bill must be read holistically, in the context of all other rights, including those rights proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the two United Nations Human Rights Covenants. Governments shall ensure that every person can enforce in court the rights stated herein, whether they are in their homeland, or in foreign jurisdictions.
I propose that Article 1 define the term ‘human dignity.’ Not an easy task, I realize, with the myriad debates and discussions over its definition, particularly in the areas of bioethics, philosophy and religion. Nonetheless, I do think it is important that a definition be decided for the purposes of IBOR, which can then be included in Article 1.
Of course this will require much discussion by the members of Eleanor Lives! first. But one definition I like comes from a blog-post I read on the London School of Economics website, written by Prof. Remy Debes. (https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/theforum/a-history-of-human-dignity/) At the top, he describes ‘human dignity’ as a “precious” idea that is “something like the inherent or unearned worth that all humans share equally.” I like he allows a little room while still undertaking to define this very precious term, indeed.
I suggest that another Article be added similar to the 9th Amendment of the US Constitution to provide that Section 1 – Fundamental Rights is not exhaustive of all Fundamental Rights and that the enumeration of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Ariticle 1 insures that these rights are enforceable in all countries – even for someone visiting a country.