Everyone is equal
Regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, or political allegiance (Morsink,331). As a result, regardless of the complexities of a given circumstance, there is no moral justification for neglecting to respect human rights. As a result, nations have laws in place to protect citizens' dignity and freedoms. Furthermore, international laws play an important role in safeguarding and defending human rights and freedoms. Foreign policy should not limit citizens' freedom, but rather foster an atmosphere conducive to trade and equity for all (Lamy,114). Posner feels that no country in the world can claim that it has adequately defended the rights of every citizen. The rate of extrajudicial killings globally is worrying when it happens not only to countries that practice authoritarian rules such as Nigeria, Turkey, and Russia but even the most democratic ones such as Brazil, South Africa and U.S.A(Posner, Eric). The world is bleeding even with the precise indication of rights in the constitution.
Despite the growing awareness of Human rights
There is no concrete evidence to suggest the improvement of the well-being of individuals in societies which do not defend the rights of civilians. With the world evolving, human rights also grow to include rights such as the right to work. The international law on human rights and their application to different countries is not comprehensive enough; individual nations have institutions which interpret the constitution in respect to their cultures, background, and religious orientation. Leading nations did and had always disagreed with some laws because they provide for vague laws with loopholes exploited by selfish and ambitious groups of people such as politicians.
The world needs to unite in their quest to fight terrorism
A vice that is violating the rights of people through torture. China is undermining these efforts by working with violators of human rights, making it difficult to succeed in this fight. International treaties meant to protect human rights need to be inclusive and comprehensive enough to address the diverse beliefs of different nations. That way, countries will strictly adhere to the rule of law and adequately protect their citizens' rights. The issues raised by Posner are right, especially the acknowledgment that the world is gradually improving in its fight for human rights. He has also articulated some of the challenges that the world is facing in its quest to address the violation of human rights by individual institutions.
The developed countries which choose to offer financial aid to the developing nations
Should do so without imposing multiple conditions. If there is manipulation of such governments, the likelihood of violating citizens rights is high; they should offer grants and donations without restrictions (Lamy, 322). Posner suggests that adopting an empirical strategy to helping the needy people will benefit in human rights promotion rather than the current ideal approach.
Most of the human rights provided in the three generation of rights
Are beneficial to the people of Syldavia. However, in the first group, all human rights protect the independence and impartiality of the judicial system and the citizens from oppressive and exploitative practices such as slavery and arbitrary arrest (Morsink,331). The rights also enable them to participate in the government. They also allow people to move around freely, join a religion of their choice, raise families and own property (Lamy,252). In the second generation of rights, not all the mentioned freedoms need protection in the constitution; some require sheer hard work and responsibility on the part of the citizens. For instance, the right to choose a profession depends on the field of training and the employment opportunities available. The right to free healthcare and social services also depends on the economic stability of the country. Everyone deserves quality and prompt health treatment in all medical institutions (Koch, 60). For people to access health services, they have to subscribe to specific insurance schemes that enable them to foot high medical bills or access outpatient services for free. The right to free primary education is warranted, but a secondary education program would strain the economic resources of the government (Koch, 153). Free secondary school means that the government has to spend more on feeding plans, employees' salaries and purchase of stationeries. Additionally, the right of access to rest and leisure depends on the chosen profession. For instance, a doctor cannot demand the right to rest when there are emergencies in the hospital.
Some of the rights rejected in generation three include
The right to state-provided children services, right to high-speed internet access, access to free tertiary education, mandatory leisure and rest time and same-gender marriages. Individuals best-run children services such as daycares; parents choose the best day care service based on the locality, charges, and comfort of their kids. The constitution cannot guarantee the right to high-speed internet access because there are more pressing needs that need attention. It is for individuals to choose the telecommunication companies that can offer them high-speed internet. Tertiary education is expensive especially for the technical courses; students can work part-time to pay for their tuition fees. The right to same-gender marriage is controversial because it may contradict the religion and cultures of the people of Syldavia. It should therefore not be part of Syldavia constitution.
Work cited
Posner, Eric. “The Case Against Human Rights | Eric Posner.” The Guardian, 2017, https://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/dec/04/-sp-case-against-human-rights.
Koch, Ida Elisabeth. Human Rights As Indivisible Rights: The Protection Of Socio-Economic Demands Under The European Convention On Human Rights (International Studies In Human Rights, V. 101). Brill Academic Publishers, 2009.
Lamy, Steven L. Introduction To Global Politics.
Morsink, Johannes. The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights. Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania Press, 2009.
