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What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta Berti
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-are-the-universal-human-rights-benedetta-berti
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as anyone tries to put the idea into practice. What exactly are the basic human rights? Who gets to pick them? Who enforces them—and how? Benedetta Berti explores the subtleties of human rights.
Lesson by Benedetta Berti, animation by Sarah Saidan.
published: 15 Oct 2015
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What are Human Rights?
Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections that belong to every single one of us.
All human beings are born with equal and inherent rights and fundamental freedoms. Human rights are based on dignity, equality and mutual respect – regardless of your nationality, your religion or your beliefs.
Your rights are about being treated fairly and treating others fairly, and having the ability to make choices about your own life. These basic human rights are:
Universal – They belong to all of us, everybody in the world.
Inalienable – They cannot be taken away from us.
Indivisible and interdependent – Governments should not be able to pick and choose which are respected.
Amnesty International’s handy booklet, ‘Understanding Human Rights’ will tell you everything you need to know a...
published: 10 Jan 2022
-
The Story of Human Rights
🍎🎓 FREE ONLINE COURSE! https://www.humanrights.com/course/
United for Human Rights (UHR) is an international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to implementing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at local, regional, national and international levels. Its membership is comprised of individuals, educators and groups throughout the world who are actively forwarding the knowledge and protection of human rights by and for all Mankind.
Its purpose is to provide human rights educational resources and activities that inform, assist and unite individuals, educators, organizations and governmental bodies in the dissemination and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at every level of society.
United for Human Rights was founded on the Declaration's 60th anniversary, in t...
published: 04 May 2011
-
What are Human Rights?
This animated video introduces the concept of human rights – what are they, where do they come from and why are they important in Australia today?
This video was developed to complement ‘The Story of Our Rights and Freedoms’ classroom resources for Years 7-10 History and Civics and Citizenship. These resources were developed in partnership with Cool Australia. You can view and download the resources from their website. https://www.coolaustralia.org/curriculum-materials/?types_k=&types_v=&year_level_k=&year_level_v=&ca_topic_k=ca_topic-social-issues&ca_topic_v=49147&subject_k=subject-civics-and-citizenship&subject_v=1184#body-wrapper
published: 27 Aug 2018
-
Human rights in two minutes
A video that simply and clearly explains what human rights are. It is aimed to a public from 13 to 20 year olds, and can be used as a teaching tool.
published: 21 Dec 2016
-
An Introduction to Human Rights
This video introduces the Unit on Human Rights and explores key vocabulary items related to the theme of human rights.
You are going to learn about:
* What are human rights?
* The beginnings of human rights?
* The story of human rights.
* What are the basic human rights?
published: 15 May 2020
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Human Rights in the 21st Century | Shami Chakrabarti | TEDxUCL
Shami presents what she believes are the most important human rights
Shami Chakrabarti is the Director of Liberty (The National Council for Civil Liberties).
A Barrister by background, she was called to the Bar in 1994 and worked as a lawyer in the Home Office from 1996 until 2001 for Governments of both persuasions.
Since becoming Liberty’s Director in 2003 she has written, spoken and broadcast widely on the importance of the post-WW2 human rights framework as an essential component of democratic society.
She was born in London and studied Law at the London School of Economics. She is Chancellor of Essex University and a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn ...
published: 02 Feb 2016
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The 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
UNITED NATIONS
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Simplified Version
This simplified version of the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been created especially for young people.
1. We Are All Born Free & Equal. We are all born free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We should all be treated in the same way.
2. Don't Discriminate. These rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences.
3. The Right to Life. We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety.
4. No Slavery. Nobody has any right to make us a slave. We cannot make anyone our slave.
5. No Torture. Nobody has any right to hurt us or to torture us.
6. You Have Rights No Matter Where You Go. I am a person just like you!
7. We're All Equal Before the Law. The law is the...
published: 30 Apr 2013
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Security, human rights must be handled responsibly
Granting asylum to those in need is an integral part of Germany’s policy yet security must also be handled responsibly, the member of the German political party Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Mustafa al-Ammar says.
#Germany #Magdeburg
published: 24 Dec 2024
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Human Rights in 2066 | William Schabas | TEDxZurich
Human rights may be based upon values that have ancient origins…. but this does not mean they are static and never changing. If we can track progress in the past, can we also imagine it in the future? Shabas challenges us to think about what our human rights will look like in half a century.
Professor William A. Schabas is professor of international law at Middlesex University in London. He is also professor of international human law and human rights at Leiden University, emeritus professor of human rights law at the National University of Ireland Galway and honorary chairman of the Irish Centre for Human Rights.
Professor Schabas holds BA and MA degrees in history from the University of Toronto and LLB, LLM and LLD degrees from the University of Montreal, as well as several honorar...
published: 19 Jan 2017
4:47
What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta Berti
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-are-the-universal-human-rights-benedetta-berti
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matte...
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-are-the-universal-human-rights-benedetta-berti
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as anyone tries to put the idea into practice. What exactly are the basic human rights? Who gets to pick them? Who enforces them—and how? Benedetta Berti explores the subtleties of human rights.
Lesson by Benedetta Berti, animation by Sarah Saidan.
https://wn.com/What_Are_The_Universal_Human_Rights_Benedetta_Berti
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-are-the-universal-human-rights-benedetta-berti
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as anyone tries to put the idea into practice. What exactly are the basic human rights? Who gets to pick them? Who enforces them—and how? Benedetta Berti explores the subtleties of human rights.
Lesson by Benedetta Berti, animation by Sarah Saidan.
- published: 15 Oct 2015
- views: 2918333
2:39
What are Human Rights?
Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections that belong to every single one of us.
All human beings are born with equal and inherent rights and f...
Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections that belong to every single one of us.
All human beings are born with equal and inherent rights and fundamental freedoms. Human rights are based on dignity, equality and mutual respect – regardless of your nationality, your religion or your beliefs.
Your rights are about being treated fairly and treating others fairly, and having the ability to make choices about your own life. These basic human rights are:
Universal – They belong to all of us, everybody in the world.
Inalienable – They cannot be taken away from us.
Indivisible and interdependent – Governments should not be able to pick and choose which are respected.
Amnesty International’s handy booklet, ‘Understanding Human Rights’ will tell you everything you need to know about human rights, all in one place. Download your copy below:
https://www.amnesty.org.au/how-it-works/what-are-human-rights/#humanrights
#humanrights #amnestyinternational
https://wn.com/What_Are_Human_Rights
Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections that belong to every single one of us.
All human beings are born with equal and inherent rights and fundamental freedoms. Human rights are based on dignity, equality and mutual respect – regardless of your nationality, your religion or your beliefs.
Your rights are about being treated fairly and treating others fairly, and having the ability to make choices about your own life. These basic human rights are:
Universal – They belong to all of us, everybody in the world.
Inalienable – They cannot be taken away from us.
Indivisible and interdependent – Governments should not be able to pick and choose which are respected.
Amnesty International’s handy booklet, ‘Understanding Human Rights’ will tell you everything you need to know about human rights, all in one place. Download your copy below:
https://www.amnesty.org.au/how-it-works/what-are-human-rights/#humanrights
#humanrights #amnestyinternational
- published: 10 Jan 2022
- views: 231607
9:31
The Story of Human Rights
🍎🎓 FREE ONLINE COURSE! https://www.humanrights.com/course/
United for Human Rights (UHR) is an international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to implemen...
🍎🎓 FREE ONLINE COURSE! https://www.humanrights.com/course/
United for Human Rights (UHR) is an international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to implementing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at local, regional, national and international levels. Its membership is comprised of individuals, educators and groups throughout the world who are actively forwarding the knowledge and protection of human rights by and for all Mankind.
Its purpose is to provide human rights educational resources and activities that inform, assist and unite individuals, educators, organizations and governmental bodies in the dissemination and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at every level of society.
United for Human Rights was founded on the Declaration's 60th anniversary, in the face of continued worldwide abuses which violate the spirit, intent and Articles of this charter of all human rights, the first such document ever ratified by the community of nations. Surveys have found that most people have only a limited understanding of human rights. The Declaration contains the thirty rights that together form the basis of a civilization wherein all people can enjoy the freedoms to which they are entitled, and nations can coexist in peace.
🎓 More information: https://www.humanrights.com/
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https://wn.com/The_Story_Of_Human_Rights
🍎🎓 FREE ONLINE COURSE! https://www.humanrights.com/course/
United for Human Rights (UHR) is an international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to implementing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at local, regional, national and international levels. Its membership is comprised of individuals, educators and groups throughout the world who are actively forwarding the knowledge and protection of human rights by and for all Mankind.
Its purpose is to provide human rights educational resources and activities that inform, assist and unite individuals, educators, organizations and governmental bodies in the dissemination and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at every level of society.
United for Human Rights was founded on the Declaration's 60th anniversary, in the face of continued worldwide abuses which violate the spirit, intent and Articles of this charter of all human rights, the first such document ever ratified by the community of nations. Surveys have found that most people have only a limited understanding of human rights. The Declaration contains the thirty rights that together form the basis of a civilization wherein all people can enjoy the freedoms to which they are entitled, and nations can coexist in peace.
🎓 More information: https://www.humanrights.com/
🔔 SUBSCRIBE! http://bit.ly/SubscribeToOurChannel to be the first to watch new videos!
- published: 04 May 2011
- views: 1368188
5:12
What are Human Rights?
This animated video introduces the concept of human rights – what are they, where do they come from and why are they important in Australia today?
This video w...
This animated video introduces the concept of human rights – what are they, where do they come from and why are they important in Australia today?
This video was developed to complement ‘The Story of Our Rights and Freedoms’ classroom resources for Years 7-10 History and Civics and Citizenship. These resources were developed in partnership with Cool Australia. You can view and download the resources from their website. https://www.coolaustralia.org/curriculum-materials/?types_k=&types_v=&year_level_k=&year_level_v=&ca_topic_k=ca_topic-social-issues&ca_topic_v=49147&subject_k=subject-civics-and-citizenship&subject_v=1184#body-wrapper
https://wn.com/What_Are_Human_Rights
This animated video introduces the concept of human rights – what are they, where do they come from and why are they important in Australia today?
This video was developed to complement ‘The Story of Our Rights and Freedoms’ classroom resources for Years 7-10 History and Civics and Citizenship. These resources were developed in partnership with Cool Australia. You can view and download the resources from their website. https://www.coolaustralia.org/curriculum-materials/?types_k=&types_v=&year_level_k=&year_level_v=&ca_topic_k=ca_topic-social-issues&ca_topic_v=49147&subject_k=subject-civics-and-citizenship&subject_v=1184#body-wrapper
- published: 27 Aug 2018
- views: 248683
2:34
Human rights in two minutes
A video that simply and clearly explains what human rights are. It is aimed to a public from 13 to 20 year olds, and can be used as a teaching tool.
A video that simply and clearly explains what human rights are. It is aimed to a public from 13 to 20 year olds, and can be used as a teaching tool.
https://wn.com/Human_Rights_In_Two_Minutes
A video that simply and clearly explains what human rights are. It is aimed to a public from 13 to 20 year olds, and can be used as a teaching tool.
- published: 21 Dec 2016
- views: 557712
5:45
An Introduction to Human Rights
This video introduces the Unit on Human Rights and explores key vocabulary items related to the theme of human rights.
You are going to learn about:
* What ar...
This video introduces the Unit on Human Rights and explores key vocabulary items related to the theme of human rights.
You are going to learn about:
* What are human rights?
* The beginnings of human rights?
* The story of human rights.
* What are the basic human rights?
https://wn.com/An_Introduction_To_Human_Rights
This video introduces the Unit on Human Rights and explores key vocabulary items related to the theme of human rights.
You are going to learn about:
* What are human rights?
* The beginnings of human rights?
* The story of human rights.
* What are the basic human rights?
- published: 15 May 2020
- views: 197122
11:12
Human Rights in the 21st Century | Shami Chakrabarti | TEDxUCL
Shami presents what she believes are the most important human rights
Shami Chakrabarti is the Director of Liberty (The National Council for Civil Liberties).
...
Shami presents what she believes are the most important human rights
Shami Chakrabarti is the Director of Liberty (The National Council for Civil Liberties).
A Barrister by background, she was called to the Bar in 1994 and worked as a lawyer in the Home Office from 1996 until 2001 for Governments of both persuasions.
Since becoming Liberty’s Director in 2003 she has written, spoken and broadcast widely on the importance of the post-WW2 human rights framework as an essential component of democratic society.
She was born in London and studied Law at the London School of Economics. She is Chancellor of Essex University and a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
https://wn.com/Human_Rights_In_The_21St_Century_|_Shami_Chakrabarti_|_Tedxucl
Shami presents what she believes are the most important human rights
Shami Chakrabarti is the Director of Liberty (The National Council for Civil Liberties).
A Barrister by background, she was called to the Bar in 1994 and worked as a lawyer in the Home Office from 1996 until 2001 for Governments of both persuasions.
Since becoming Liberty’s Director in 2003 she has written, spoken and broadcast widely on the importance of the post-WW2 human rights framework as an essential component of democratic society.
She was born in London and studied Law at the London School of Economics. She is Chancellor of Essex University and a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
- published: 02 Feb 2016
- views: 131584
28:31
The 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
UNITED NATIONS
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Simplified Version
This simplified version of the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ...
UNITED NATIONS
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Simplified Version
This simplified version of the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been created especially for young people.
1. We Are All Born Free & Equal. We are all born free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We should all be treated in the same way.
2. Don't Discriminate. These rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences.
3. The Right to Life. We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety.
4. No Slavery. Nobody has any right to make us a slave. We cannot make anyone our slave.
5. No Torture. Nobody has any right to hurt us or to torture us.
6. You Have Rights No Matter Where You Go. I am a person just like you!
7. We're All Equal Before the Law. The law is the same for everyone. It must treat us all fairly.
8. Your Human Rights Are Protected by Law. We can all ask for the law to help us when we are not treated fairly.
9. No Unfair Detainment. Nobody has the right to put us in prison without good reason and keep us there, or to send us away from our country.
10. The Right to Trial. If we are put on trial this should be in public. The people who try us should not let anyone tell them what to do.
11. We're Always Innocent Till Proven Guilty. Nobody should be blamed for doing something until it is proven. When people say we did a bad thing we have the right to show it is not true.
12. The Right to Privacy. Nobody should try to harm our good name. Nobody has the right to come into our home, open our letters, or bother us or our family without a good reason.
13. Freedom to Move. We all have the right to go where we want in our own country and to travel as we wish.
14. The Right to Seek a Safe Place to Live. If we are frightened of being badly treated in our own country, we all have the right to run away to another country to be safe.
15. Right to a Nationality. We all have the right to belong to a country.
16. Marriage and Family. Every grown-up has the right to marry and have a family if they want to. Men and women have the same rights when they are married, and when they are separated.
17. The Right to Your Own Things. Everyone has the right to own things or share them. Nobody should take our things from us without a good reason.
18. Freedom of Thought. We all have the right to believe in what we want to believe, to have a religion, or to change it if we want.
19. Freedom of Expression. We all have the right to make up our own minds, to think what we like, to say what we think, and to share our ideas with other people.
20. The Right to Public Assembly. We all have the right to meet our friends and to work together in peace to defend our rights. Nobody can make us join a group if we don't want to.
21. The Right to Democracy. We all have the right to take part in the government of our country. Every grown-up should be allowed to choose their own leaders.
22. Social Security. We all have the right to affordable housing, medicine, education, and childcare, enough money to live on and medical help if we are ill or old.
23. Workers' Rights. Every grown-up has the right to do a job, to a fair wage for their work, and to join a trade union.
24. The Right to Play. We all have the right to rest from work and to relax.
25. Food and Shelter for All. We all have the right to a good life. Mothers and children, people who are old, unemployed or disabled, and all people have the right to be cared for.
26. The Right to Education. Education is a right. Primary school should be free. We should learn about the United Nations and how to get on with others. Our parents can choose what we learn.
27. Copyright. Copyright is a special law that protects one's own artistic creations and writings; others cannot make copies without permission. We all have the right to our own way of life and to enjoy the good things that art, science and learning bring.
28. A Fair and Free World. There must be proper order so we can all enjoy rights and freedoms in our own country and all over the world.
29. Responsibility. We have a duty to other people, and we should protect their rights and freedoms.
30. No One Can Take Away Your Human Rights.
https://wn.com/The_30_Articles_Of_The_Universal_Declaration_Of_Human_Rights
UNITED NATIONS
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Simplified Version
This simplified version of the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been created especially for young people.
1. We Are All Born Free & Equal. We are all born free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We should all be treated in the same way.
2. Don't Discriminate. These rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences.
3. The Right to Life. We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety.
4. No Slavery. Nobody has any right to make us a slave. We cannot make anyone our slave.
5. No Torture. Nobody has any right to hurt us or to torture us.
6. You Have Rights No Matter Where You Go. I am a person just like you!
7. We're All Equal Before the Law. The law is the same for everyone. It must treat us all fairly.
8. Your Human Rights Are Protected by Law. We can all ask for the law to help us when we are not treated fairly.
9. No Unfair Detainment. Nobody has the right to put us in prison without good reason and keep us there, or to send us away from our country.
10. The Right to Trial. If we are put on trial this should be in public. The people who try us should not let anyone tell them what to do.
11. We're Always Innocent Till Proven Guilty. Nobody should be blamed for doing something until it is proven. When people say we did a bad thing we have the right to show it is not true.
12. The Right to Privacy. Nobody should try to harm our good name. Nobody has the right to come into our home, open our letters, or bother us or our family without a good reason.
13. Freedom to Move. We all have the right to go where we want in our own country and to travel as we wish.
14. The Right to Seek a Safe Place to Live. If we are frightened of being badly treated in our own country, we all have the right to run away to another country to be safe.
15. Right to a Nationality. We all have the right to belong to a country.
16. Marriage and Family. Every grown-up has the right to marry and have a family if they want to. Men and women have the same rights when they are married, and when they are separated.
17. The Right to Your Own Things. Everyone has the right to own things or share them. Nobody should take our things from us without a good reason.
18. Freedom of Thought. We all have the right to believe in what we want to believe, to have a religion, or to change it if we want.
19. Freedom of Expression. We all have the right to make up our own minds, to think what we like, to say what we think, and to share our ideas with other people.
20. The Right to Public Assembly. We all have the right to meet our friends and to work together in peace to defend our rights. Nobody can make us join a group if we don't want to.
21. The Right to Democracy. We all have the right to take part in the government of our country. Every grown-up should be allowed to choose their own leaders.
22. Social Security. We all have the right to affordable housing, medicine, education, and childcare, enough money to live on and medical help if we are ill or old.
23. Workers' Rights. Every grown-up has the right to do a job, to a fair wage for their work, and to join a trade union.
24. The Right to Play. We all have the right to rest from work and to relax.
25. Food and Shelter for All. We all have the right to a good life. Mothers and children, people who are old, unemployed or disabled, and all people have the right to be cared for.
26. The Right to Education. Education is a right. Primary school should be free. We should learn about the United Nations and how to get on with others. Our parents can choose what we learn.
27. Copyright. Copyright is a special law that protects one's own artistic creations and writings; others cannot make copies without permission. We all have the right to our own way of life and to enjoy the good things that art, science and learning bring.
28. A Fair and Free World. There must be proper order so we can all enjoy rights and freedoms in our own country and all over the world.
29. Responsibility. We have a duty to other people, and we should protect their rights and freedoms.
30. No One Can Take Away Your Human Rights.
- published: 30 Apr 2013
- views: 505225
1:05
Security, human rights must be handled responsibly
Granting asylum to those in need is an integral part of Germany’s policy yet security must also be handled responsibly, the member of the German political party...
Granting asylum to those in need is an integral part of Germany’s policy yet security must also be handled responsibly, the member of the German political party Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Mustafa al-Ammar says.
#Germany #Magdeburg
https://wn.com/Security,_Human_Rights_Must_Be_Handled_Responsibly
Granting asylum to those in need is an integral part of Germany’s policy yet security must also be handled responsibly, the member of the German political party Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Mustafa al-Ammar says.
#Germany #Magdeburg
- published: 24 Dec 2024
- views: 87
14:59
Human Rights in 2066 | William Schabas | TEDxZurich
Human rights may be based upon values that have ancient origins…. but this does not mean they are static and never changing. If we can track progress in the pa...
Human rights may be based upon values that have ancient origins…. but this does not mean they are static and never changing. If we can track progress in the past, can we also imagine it in the future? Shabas challenges us to think about what our human rights will look like in half a century.
Professor William A. Schabas is professor of international law at Middlesex University in London. He is also professor of international human law and human rights at Leiden University, emeritus professor of human rights law at the National University of Ireland Galway and honorary chairman of the Irish Centre for Human Rights.
Professor Schabas holds BA and MA degrees in history from the University of Toronto and LLB, LLM and LLD degrees from the University of Montreal, as well as several honorary doctorates. He is the author of more than twenty books dealing in whole or in part with international human rights law and international criminal law, including the European Convention on Human Rights (Oxford 2015), The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: The travaux préparatoires (Cambridge 2013), Unimaginable Atrocities (Oxford, 2012), The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute (Oxford, 2010), Introduction to the International Criminal Court (Cambridge, 2011).
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
https://wn.com/Human_Rights_In_2066_|_William_Schabas_|_Tedxzurich
Human rights may be based upon values that have ancient origins…. but this does not mean they are static and never changing. If we can track progress in the past, can we also imagine it in the future? Shabas challenges us to think about what our human rights will look like in half a century.
Professor William A. Schabas is professor of international law at Middlesex University in London. He is also professor of international human law and human rights at Leiden University, emeritus professor of human rights law at the National University of Ireland Galway and honorary chairman of the Irish Centre for Human Rights.
Professor Schabas holds BA and MA degrees in history from the University of Toronto and LLB, LLM and LLD degrees from the University of Montreal, as well as several honorary doctorates. He is the author of more than twenty books dealing in whole or in part with international human rights law and international criminal law, including the European Convention on Human Rights (Oxford 2015), The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: The travaux préparatoires (Cambridge 2013), Unimaginable Atrocities (Oxford, 2012), The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute (Oxford, 2010), Introduction to the International Criminal Court (Cambridge, 2011).
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
- published: 19 Jan 2017
- views: 74215
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Kishore Mahbubani: Human Rights in Asia
There was a time when the West could lecture the rest of the world about human rights, but everything changed after Guantanamo, says Mahbubani. The West still remains the gold standard for democracy and human rights, but unless it is honest about torture, it has no right to lecture the rest of the world.
This is an excerpt from a Carnegie Council talk on February 28, 2008. For the full video, audio, and transcript, go to http://www.carnegiecouncil.org
published: 07 Mar 2008
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Asian Human Rights
In1948 the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This for the first time formally outlined what human rights were. The concept of Human rights usually refer to those rights that society has agreed to be fundamental to people everywhere, such as the right to life, the right to live without oppression, and the right to equal freedom of opportunity, this came into to force after some of the worst events following the Second World War.
Malaysia believes strongly in active participation in international organizations to strengthen its relationship with other countries in the world. Some of these organizations include the United Nations (UN), Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), Commonwealth and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Malays...
published: 20 Dec 2018
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Supporting librarians to promote human rights in South East Asia
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law has a long tradition of building the human rights knowledge and capacity of library staff in the South East Asia. Here Helena Olsson, RWI Programme Officer, and Lena Olsson, Senior Adviser, talk about the benefits of teaching human rights to staff working in libraries.
published: 11 May 2015
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Human Rights and Sexual Slavery during WWII in East Asia
14 December 2011, commemorating the 1,000th protest against forced sexual slavery during WW II since January, 1992.
- To demonstrate a commitment to human rights and women's rights.
- To educate current and future generations on the importance of human rights
We shall not allow this to happen in the future.
published: 01 Dec 2011
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HRMI 2021 Data Release June 24: Human Rights in East Asia
published: 24 Jun 2021
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Human Rights Attorney Leigh Dundas Talking About Human Trafficking In South East Asia
Human rights attorney, Leigh Dundas came to prominence in 2020 because of her activism in the freedom fighter movement. Prior to that she worked tirelessly fighting against human trafficking in South East Asia.
We take a deep dive in to the issue that is plaguing the entire world. Leigh's approach to the issue is unlike any of the other people I have spoken with to date who are also fighting this horrific industry, because of her legal background. We discuss how this journey began for her, what she's witnessed and the incredible strides she and the people she worked with have made towards ending this practice.
While her work has been concentrated in the South East Asian region, we discuss what is happening here in the United States, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as well as the p...
published: 28 Sep 2022
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Decolonisation of East Asia Explained
How East Asia was Decolonised. This video talks about Indonesian Independence, Burmese independence, Vietnamese Independence, Timor Leste's independence, Papua New Guinea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the Philippines, and both Korea's.
Credits
- Research: Mrs Scope
- Audio: Seb. Soto
Social Media
- Discord: https://discord.gg/JYCYPvqba6
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryScope/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScopeHistory
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialhistoryscope/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/averythingchannel/
My music playlist while animating: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSxw_OLJxQj2amarphSC68tia4gBSVwth
Sources:
- Ripples of Decolonisation in the Asia-Pacific, International Studies, Vol. 16, No. 1/2 2019, Charles Hawksley and Rowena Ward
- (Cha...
published: 09 Sep 2022
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Democracy, Human Rights and Religious Freedom in East Asia | 2013 Forum 2000
This discussion was part of the 17th annual Forum 2000 Conference, "Societies in Transition," held in Prague, Sept. 15--17, 2013.
Theme:
• In which East Asian countries are the most serious human rights violations taking place and which rights are most repressed?
• Which countries are making the most progress in improving the human rights situation and can serve as an inspiration?
• What position does freedom of religious expression hold in a society's democratic transition?
Panel Discussion:
• HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, Spiritual Leader, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Member of the Forum 2000 International Advisory Board, India/Tibet
• TOMÁŠ HALÍK, Sociologist, President, Czech Christian Academy, Member of the Forum 2000 Program Council, Czech Republic
• CHEN GUANGCHENG, Lawyer, Civil ...
published: 17 Sep 2013
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Is South Korea on the Right Track to Improve Human Rights in North Korea? | Woo Young Lee
Woo Young Lee, a Professor at the University of North Korean Studies, points out that South Korea's efforts to improve North Korean human rights have been impeded by extreme polarization between the progressive and conservative camps. In this context, Lee argues that South Korea's official North Korean human rights reports must focus on impartial analysis of the human rights conditions in North Korea, rather than merely blaming the Kim Jong Un regime. He also urges the South Korean government to establish clear policy priorities regarding North Korea in order to foster constructive bipartisan discussions on North Korean human rights issues.
1. Differing Conservatives and Progressive Views on DPRK Human Rights 00:00
2. Assessment of the “2023 Report on DPRK Human Rights” 04:19
3. Policy Re...
published: 31 Jul 2023
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Asia’s Ambivalence Towards International Law, a Conversation with Professor Simon Chesterman
It is well known that Asian countries are significantly under-represented in the institutions of global governance, but Asia also participates less in international organizations. Only one-third of Asian countries have ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, for example, compared with three-quarters of the rest of the world. Asian countries are also the least likely to have accepted the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice or to have joined the World Trade Organization.
In this video, Professor Simon Chesterman (Dean of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law) joins UNU Rector David M. Malone for a In this video, Professor Simon Chesterman, Dean of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law, joins UNU Rector David M. Malone to disc...
published: 23 Oct 2014
9:22
Kishore Mahbubani: Human Rights in Asia
There was a time when the West could lecture the rest of the world about human rights, but everything changed after Guantanamo, says Mahbubani. The West still r...
There was a time when the West could lecture the rest of the world about human rights, but everything changed after Guantanamo, says Mahbubani. The West still remains the gold standard for democracy and human rights, but unless it is honest about torture, it has no right to lecture the rest of the world.
This is an excerpt from a Carnegie Council talk on February 28, 2008. For the full video, audio, and transcript, go to http://www.carnegiecouncil.org
https://wn.com/Kishore_Mahbubani_Human_Rights_In_Asia
There was a time when the West could lecture the rest of the world about human rights, but everything changed after Guantanamo, says Mahbubani. The West still remains the gold standard for democracy and human rights, but unless it is honest about torture, it has no right to lecture the rest of the world.
This is an excerpt from a Carnegie Council talk on February 28, 2008. For the full video, audio, and transcript, go to http://www.carnegiecouncil.org
- published: 07 Mar 2008
- views: 35898
4:03
Asian Human Rights
In1948 the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This for the first time formally outlined what human rights were. The concep...
In1948 the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This for the first time formally outlined what human rights were. The concept of Human rights usually refer to those rights that society has agreed to be fundamental to people everywhere, such as the right to life, the right to live without oppression, and the right to equal freedom of opportunity, this came into to force after some of the worst events following the Second World War.
Malaysia believes strongly in active participation in international organizations to strengthen its relationship with other countries in the world. Some of these organizations include the United Nations (UN), Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), Commonwealth and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Malaysia, Indonesia Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore joined together to form the Association of South-East Asian Nations, better known simply as ASEAN. The aims and purposes of ASEAN as meted out in the Bangkok Declaration are as follows: 1. To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours in the spirit of equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of South-East Asian Nations; 2. To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries of the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter; 3. To promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative fields; 4. To provide assistance to each other in the form of training and research facilities in the educational, professional, technical and administrative spheres; 5. To collaborate more effectively for the greater utilization of their agriculture and industries, the expansion of their trade, including the study of the problems of international commodity trade, the improvement of their transportation and communications facilities and the raising of the living standards of their people; 6. To promote South-East Asian studies; and 7. To maintain close and beneficial cooperation with existing international and regional organizations with similar aims and purposes, and explore all avenues for even closer cooperation among themselves.
The Asian countries joined the UDHR in 1993 which is the Bangkok Governmental Declaration and most of the countries who signed up come from very different background, religion, and culture and have different values. China is one of the Asian countries who are set in their own ways and have their own approach to what Human right ought to be. They believe that the community comes before individual rights and they take it seriously when somebody interferes with their rights. They also like a quiet life and perceive the western world as being a bad influence on their society. The UDHR's emphasis on individual rights rather than responsibilities to the community which makes it unsuited for countries such as Asia.
In conclusion, the Southeast Asia region is still a relatively safe region even with the disputes remains unresolved. It can also be seen that these disputes would not cause any instability to the region due to the fact that Southeast Asia region is becoming a more mature region and the focus would be on economic progress and the emphasis of stability for the region. Although an end to these disputes is still not possible in the near future, claimants are looking at the possibilities to benefits the individual the most and it will require more dialogues and initiatives between the claimants to end the disputes.
https://wn.com/Asian_Human_Rights
In1948 the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This for the first time formally outlined what human rights were. The concept of Human rights usually refer to those rights that society has agreed to be fundamental to people everywhere, such as the right to life, the right to live without oppression, and the right to equal freedom of opportunity, this came into to force after some of the worst events following the Second World War.
Malaysia believes strongly in active participation in international organizations to strengthen its relationship with other countries in the world. Some of these organizations include the United Nations (UN), Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), Commonwealth and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Malaysia, Indonesia Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore joined together to form the Association of South-East Asian Nations, better known simply as ASEAN. The aims and purposes of ASEAN as meted out in the Bangkok Declaration are as follows: 1. To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours in the spirit of equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of South-East Asian Nations; 2. To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries of the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter; 3. To promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative fields; 4. To provide assistance to each other in the form of training and research facilities in the educational, professional, technical and administrative spheres; 5. To collaborate more effectively for the greater utilization of their agriculture and industries, the expansion of their trade, including the study of the problems of international commodity trade, the improvement of their transportation and communications facilities and the raising of the living standards of their people; 6. To promote South-East Asian studies; and 7. To maintain close and beneficial cooperation with existing international and regional organizations with similar aims and purposes, and explore all avenues for even closer cooperation among themselves.
The Asian countries joined the UDHR in 1993 which is the Bangkok Governmental Declaration and most of the countries who signed up come from very different background, religion, and culture and have different values. China is one of the Asian countries who are set in their own ways and have their own approach to what Human right ought to be. They believe that the community comes before individual rights and they take it seriously when somebody interferes with their rights. They also like a quiet life and perceive the western world as being a bad influence on their society. The UDHR's emphasis on individual rights rather than responsibilities to the community which makes it unsuited for countries such as Asia.
In conclusion, the Southeast Asia region is still a relatively safe region even with the disputes remains unresolved. It can also be seen that these disputes would not cause any instability to the region due to the fact that Southeast Asia region is becoming a more mature region and the focus would be on economic progress and the emphasis of stability for the region. Although an end to these disputes is still not possible in the near future, claimants are looking at the possibilities to benefits the individual the most and it will require more dialogues and initiatives between the claimants to end the disputes.
- published: 20 Dec 2018
- views: 2393
1:52
Supporting librarians to promote human rights in South East Asia
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law has a long tradition of building the human rights knowledge and capacity of library staff in...
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law has a long tradition of building the human rights knowledge and capacity of library staff in the South East Asia. Here Helena Olsson, RWI Programme Officer, and Lena Olsson, Senior Adviser, talk about the benefits of teaching human rights to staff working in libraries.
https://wn.com/Supporting_Librarians_To_Promote_Human_Rights_In_South_East_Asia
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law has a long tradition of building the human rights knowledge and capacity of library staff in the South East Asia. Here Helena Olsson, RWI Programme Officer, and Lena Olsson, Senior Adviser, talk about the benefits of teaching human rights to staff working in libraries.
- published: 11 May 2015
- views: 136
19:34
Human Rights and Sexual Slavery during WWII in East Asia
14 December 2011, commemorating the 1,000th protest against forced sexual slavery during WW II since January, 1992.
- To demonstrate a commitment to human righ...
14 December 2011, commemorating the 1,000th protest against forced sexual slavery during WW II since January, 1992.
- To demonstrate a commitment to human rights and women's rights.
- To educate current and future generations on the importance of human rights
We shall not allow this to happen in the future.
https://wn.com/Human_Rights_And_Sexual_Slavery_During_Wwii_In_East_Asia
14 December 2011, commemorating the 1,000th protest against forced sexual slavery during WW II since January, 1992.
- To demonstrate a commitment to human rights and women's rights.
- To educate current and future generations on the importance of human rights
We shall not allow this to happen in the future.
- published: 01 Dec 2011
- views: 478
1:07:57
Human Rights Attorney Leigh Dundas Talking About Human Trafficking In South East Asia
Human rights attorney, Leigh Dundas came to prominence in 2020 because of her activism in the freedom fighter movement. Prior to that she worked tirelessly fig...
Human rights attorney, Leigh Dundas came to prominence in 2020 because of her activism in the freedom fighter movement. Prior to that she worked tirelessly fighting against human trafficking in South East Asia.
We take a deep dive in to the issue that is plaguing the entire world. Leigh's approach to the issue is unlike any of the other people I have spoken with to date who are also fighting this horrific industry, because of her legal background. We discuss how this journey began for her, what she's witnessed and the incredible strides she and the people she worked with have made towards ending this practice.
While her work has been concentrated in the South East Asian region, we discuss what is happening here in the United States, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as well as the part the southern border is playing in the trade that exists here.
This is easily one of the most powerful interviews I've ever conducted.
Interview with Brianna Ladapo from Miracles Outreach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWGK9eOpDZs&t=25s
Interview with Cassiopeia & Brittany Daddino from Beyond Duality:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56RscjMlNm8&t=16s
Find Leigh:
Website: https://freedomfighternation.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leigh.dundas.9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dundas_official?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighdundas4freedom/
Find Me:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missnataliesady
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missnataliesady/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissNatalieSady
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-979763
Website: https://www.nataliesady.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missnataliesady
https://wn.com/Human_Rights_Attorney_Leigh_Dundas_Talking_About_Human_Trafficking_In_South_East_Asia
Human rights attorney, Leigh Dundas came to prominence in 2020 because of her activism in the freedom fighter movement. Prior to that she worked tirelessly fighting against human trafficking in South East Asia.
We take a deep dive in to the issue that is plaguing the entire world. Leigh's approach to the issue is unlike any of the other people I have spoken with to date who are also fighting this horrific industry, because of her legal background. We discuss how this journey began for her, what she's witnessed and the incredible strides she and the people she worked with have made towards ending this practice.
While her work has been concentrated in the South East Asian region, we discuss what is happening here in the United States, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as well as the part the southern border is playing in the trade that exists here.
This is easily one of the most powerful interviews I've ever conducted.
Interview with Brianna Ladapo from Miracles Outreach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWGK9eOpDZs&t=25s
Interview with Cassiopeia & Brittany Daddino from Beyond Duality:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56RscjMlNm8&t=16s
Find Leigh:
Website: https://freedomfighternation.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leigh.dundas.9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dundas_official?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighdundas4freedom/
Find Me:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missnataliesady
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missnataliesady/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissNatalieSady
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-979763
Website: https://www.nataliesady.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missnataliesady
- published: 28 Sep 2022
- views: 1017
39:30
Decolonisation of East Asia Explained
How East Asia was Decolonised. This video talks about Indonesian Independence, Burmese independence, Vietnamese Independence, Timor Leste's independence, Papua ...
How East Asia was Decolonised. This video talks about Indonesian Independence, Burmese independence, Vietnamese Independence, Timor Leste's independence, Papua New Guinea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the Philippines, and both Korea's.
Credits
- Research: Mrs Scope
- Audio: Seb. Soto
Social Media
- Discord: https://discord.gg/JYCYPvqba6
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryScope/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScopeHistory
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialhistoryscope/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/averythingchannel/
My music playlist while animating: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSxw_OLJxQj2amarphSC68tia4gBSVwth
Sources:
- Ripples of Decolonisation in the Asia-Pacific, International Studies, Vol. 16, No. 1/2 2019, Charles Hawksley and Rowena Ward
- (Chapter) Order and Decolonisation in Southeast Asia (book) An Introduction To International Relations. Devetak, R. et.al. Cambridge University Press 2008
- Gardner & Roy - The Economic History of Colonialism (2020) Bristol University Press
- (book) Beyond Empire and Nation (chapter) Decolonization and violence in Southeast Asia Crises of identity and authority. Hack, K.
- Postcolonialism – A Very Short Introduction (2003) R. J. C. Young. Oxford University Press
- K. Hack, G. Wade - The origins of the Southeast Asian Cold War - Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 40(3), pp 441-448 October 2009.
- E. Colbert - The Road Not Taken: Decolonization and Independence in Indonesia and Indochina. Foreign Affairs, Vol. 51, No. 3 (Apr., 1973), pp. 608-628
Additional credits:
Image of Valentin Hagdaev - head shaman of Olkhon. Lake Baikal. Buryatia. Siberia.
Author Аркадий Зарубин
Татар националь костюмы - Официальный портал Республики Башкортостан
Image of Tuvan on a Horse - 自游自在
Dacan Iwołgiński - W0zny
Newlyweds Meet the Sun. Painting of Chukchi - Nikolai Getman
These files are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
https://wn.com/Decolonisation_Of_East_Asia_Explained
How East Asia was Decolonised. This video talks about Indonesian Independence, Burmese independence, Vietnamese Independence, Timor Leste's independence, Papua New Guinea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the Philippines, and both Korea's.
Credits
- Research: Mrs Scope
- Audio: Seb. Soto
Social Media
- Discord: https://discord.gg/JYCYPvqba6
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryScope/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScopeHistory
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialhistoryscope/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/averythingchannel/
My music playlist while animating: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSxw_OLJxQj2amarphSC68tia4gBSVwth
Sources:
- Ripples of Decolonisation in the Asia-Pacific, International Studies, Vol. 16, No. 1/2 2019, Charles Hawksley and Rowena Ward
- (Chapter) Order and Decolonisation in Southeast Asia (book) An Introduction To International Relations. Devetak, R. et.al. Cambridge University Press 2008
- Gardner & Roy - The Economic History of Colonialism (2020) Bristol University Press
- (book) Beyond Empire and Nation (chapter) Decolonization and violence in Southeast Asia Crises of identity and authority. Hack, K.
- Postcolonialism – A Very Short Introduction (2003) R. J. C. Young. Oxford University Press
- K. Hack, G. Wade - The origins of the Southeast Asian Cold War - Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 40(3), pp 441-448 October 2009.
- E. Colbert - The Road Not Taken: Decolonization and Independence in Indonesia and Indochina. Foreign Affairs, Vol. 51, No. 3 (Apr., 1973), pp. 608-628
Additional credits:
Image of Valentin Hagdaev - head shaman of Olkhon. Lake Baikal. Buryatia. Siberia.
Author Аркадий Зарубин
Татар националь костюмы - Официальный портал Республики Башкортостан
Image of Tuvan on a Horse - 自游自在
Dacan Iwołgiński - W0zny
Newlyweds Meet the Sun. Painting of Chukchi - Nikolai Getman
These files are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
- published: 09 Sep 2022
- views: 797766
1:25:51
Democracy, Human Rights and Religious Freedom in East Asia | 2013 Forum 2000
This discussion was part of the 17th annual Forum 2000 Conference, "Societies in Transition," held in Prague, Sept. 15--17, 2013.
Theme:
• In which East Asian ...
This discussion was part of the 17th annual Forum 2000 Conference, "Societies in Transition," held in Prague, Sept. 15--17, 2013.
Theme:
• In which East Asian countries are the most serious human rights violations taking place and which rights are most repressed?
• Which countries are making the most progress in improving the human rights situation and can serve as an inspiration?
• What position does freedom of religious expression hold in a society's democratic transition?
Panel Discussion:
• HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, Spiritual Leader, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Member of the Forum 2000 International Advisory Board, India/Tibet
• TOMÁŠ HALÍK, Sociologist, President, Czech Christian Academy, Member of the Forum 2000 Program Council, Czech Republic
• CHEN GUANGCHENG, Lawyer, Civil Rights Activist, China
• STEVEN GAN, Editor, Malaysiakini, Member of the Forum 2000 Program Council, Malaysia
Moderator:
• JAN URBAN, Journalist, Member of the Forum 2000 Program Council, Czech Republic
The event was organized in cooperation with Faculty of Arts, Charles University.
More about the conference: http://www.forum2000.cz/en/projects/forum-2000-conferences/2013
https://wn.com/Democracy,_Human_Rights_And_Religious_Freedom_In_East_Asia_|_2013_Forum_2000
This discussion was part of the 17th annual Forum 2000 Conference, "Societies in Transition," held in Prague, Sept. 15--17, 2013.
Theme:
• In which East Asian countries are the most serious human rights violations taking place and which rights are most repressed?
• Which countries are making the most progress in improving the human rights situation and can serve as an inspiration?
• What position does freedom of religious expression hold in a society's democratic transition?
Panel Discussion:
• HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, Spiritual Leader, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Member of the Forum 2000 International Advisory Board, India/Tibet
• TOMÁŠ HALÍK, Sociologist, President, Czech Christian Academy, Member of the Forum 2000 Program Council, Czech Republic
• CHEN GUANGCHENG, Lawyer, Civil Rights Activist, China
• STEVEN GAN, Editor, Malaysiakini, Member of the Forum 2000 Program Council, Malaysia
Moderator:
• JAN URBAN, Journalist, Member of the Forum 2000 Program Council, Czech Republic
The event was organized in cooperation with Faculty of Arts, Charles University.
More about the conference: http://www.forum2000.cz/en/projects/forum-2000-conferences/2013
- published: 17 Sep 2013
- views: 3365
14:45
Is South Korea on the Right Track to Improve Human Rights in North Korea? | Woo Young Lee
Woo Young Lee, a Professor at the University of North Korean Studies, points out that South Korea's efforts to improve North Korean human rights have been imped...
Woo Young Lee, a Professor at the University of North Korean Studies, points out that South Korea's efforts to improve North Korean human rights have been impeded by extreme polarization between the progressive and conservative camps. In this context, Lee argues that South Korea's official North Korean human rights reports must focus on impartial analysis of the human rights conditions in North Korea, rather than merely blaming the Kim Jong Un regime. He also urges the South Korean government to establish clear policy priorities regarding North Korea in order to foster constructive bipartisan discussions on North Korean human rights issues.
1. Differing Conservatives and Progressive Views on DPRK Human Rights 00:00
2. Assessment of the “2023 Report on DPRK Human Rights” 04:19
3. Policy Recommendations for Designing an Effective DPRK Human Rights Policy 08:08
https://wn.com/Is_South_Korea_On_The_Right_Track_To_Improve_Human_Rights_In_North_Korea_|_Woo_Young_Lee
Woo Young Lee, a Professor at the University of North Korean Studies, points out that South Korea's efforts to improve North Korean human rights have been impeded by extreme polarization between the progressive and conservative camps. In this context, Lee argues that South Korea's official North Korean human rights reports must focus on impartial analysis of the human rights conditions in North Korea, rather than merely blaming the Kim Jong Un regime. He also urges the South Korean government to establish clear policy priorities regarding North Korea in order to foster constructive bipartisan discussions on North Korean human rights issues.
1. Differing Conservatives and Progressive Views on DPRK Human Rights 00:00
2. Assessment of the “2023 Report on DPRK Human Rights” 04:19
3. Policy Recommendations for Designing an Effective DPRK Human Rights Policy 08:08
- published: 31 Jul 2023
- views: 15
17:14
Asia’s Ambivalence Towards International Law, a Conversation with Professor Simon Chesterman
It is well known that Asian countries are significantly under-represented in the institutions of global governance, but Asia also participates less in internati...
It is well known that Asian countries are significantly under-represented in the institutions of global governance, but Asia also participates less in international organizations. Only one-third of Asian countries have ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, for example, compared with three-quarters of the rest of the world. Asian countries are also the least likely to have accepted the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice or to have joined the World Trade Organization.
In this video, Professor Simon Chesterman (Dean of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law) joins UNU Rector David M. Malone for a In this video, Professor Simon Chesterman, Dean of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law, joins UNU Rector David M. Malone to discuss the past, present and future of Asian involvement in international law.
While the US and Europe have influenced the international legal architecture, Asia has so far played a minimal role in international organizations. One reason for this difference, Professor Chesterman explains, is the fact that the US and Europe have the ability to speak with one voice — the US through projection of its domestic legal regime, and Europe, more recently, through its expanding power and joint initiatives such as its work on human rights. But in Asia, even with established organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, there is no “meaningful regional organization” equivalent to the European Union and “no desire” of any Asian powers “to presume to speak for all of Asia”.
Professor Chesterman points out that this gives rise to an interesting paradox: while Asian populations represent the majority of the world and one of the most economically dynamic regions, they play a minimal role in the creation and representation of law in the international arena. This, Professor Chesterman predicts, will be subject to change. Although Asia benefits largely from the security and stability provided by international rule of law, Asian underrepresentation in the security context (for example, the UN Security Council) is not likely to change soon.
Nonetheless, one promising area is the global financial architecture, in which Asia is gaining increasing international recognition. The global financial system being governed by an American-led World Bank and a European-led International Monetary Fund seems likely to change according to the rising economic power of Asia.
Regarding human rights, there is a “tendency to be very critical” of Asian human rights initiatives because they are seen as weaker than international standards. Despite the fact that the evolution of human rights in Asia will develop slower than in the international economic sense, “develop it will”, Professor Chesterman stresses.
On the future of Asian participation in the international law and its configurations, Professor Chesterman highlights three possible scenarios. The first is the maintenance of the status quo, which is likely to remain persistent in areas such as Asia’s limited role in international security, but more likely to change in regard to economic law and human rights. Moving beyond the status quo involves the second and third scenarios: divergence and convergence. In the case of divergence, an alternate “Eastphalian” system would emerge that privileges economic activity over human rights. Convergence, however, is much more likely and would see Asian countries participating increasingly in global legal debates and working within international adjudication to achieve non-violent resolutions to disputes.
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It is well known that Asian countries are significantly under-represented in the institutions of global governance, but Asia also participates less in international organizations. Only one-third of Asian countries have ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, for example, compared with three-quarters of the rest of the world. Asian countries are also the least likely to have accepted the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice or to have joined the World Trade Organization.
In this video, Professor Simon Chesterman (Dean of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law) joins UNU Rector David M. Malone for a In this video, Professor Simon Chesterman, Dean of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law, joins UNU Rector David M. Malone to discuss the past, present and future of Asian involvement in international law.
While the US and Europe have influenced the international legal architecture, Asia has so far played a minimal role in international organizations. One reason for this difference, Professor Chesterman explains, is the fact that the US and Europe have the ability to speak with one voice — the US through projection of its domestic legal regime, and Europe, more recently, through its expanding power and joint initiatives such as its work on human rights. But in Asia, even with established organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, there is no “meaningful regional organization” equivalent to the European Union and “no desire” of any Asian powers “to presume to speak for all of Asia”.
Professor Chesterman points out that this gives rise to an interesting paradox: while Asian populations represent the majority of the world and one of the most economically dynamic regions, they play a minimal role in the creation and representation of law in the international arena. This, Professor Chesterman predicts, will be subject to change. Although Asia benefits largely from the security and stability provided by international rule of law, Asian underrepresentation in the security context (for example, the UN Security Council) is not likely to change soon.
Nonetheless, one promising area is the global financial architecture, in which Asia is gaining increasing international recognition. The global financial system being governed by an American-led World Bank and a European-led International Monetary Fund seems likely to change according to the rising economic power of Asia.
Regarding human rights, there is a “tendency to be very critical” of Asian human rights initiatives because they are seen as weaker than international standards. Despite the fact that the evolution of human rights in Asia will develop slower than in the international economic sense, “develop it will”, Professor Chesterman stresses.
On the future of Asian participation in the international law and its configurations, Professor Chesterman highlights three possible scenarios. The first is the maintenance of the status quo, which is likely to remain persistent in areas such as Asia’s limited role in international security, but more likely to change in regard to economic law and human rights. Moving beyond the status quo involves the second and third scenarios: divergence and convergence. In the case of divergence, an alternate “Eastphalian” system would emerge that privileges economic activity over human rights. Convergence, however, is much more likely and would see Asian countries participating increasingly in global legal debates and working within international adjudication to achieve non-violent resolutions to disputes.
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- published: 23 Oct 2014
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