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Week 9 (Nov. 13) Human Rights: Moral compass of our international system?
Readings
McCormick text, Chapter 7, Human Rights. Berti, B. (2015). What are the universal human
rights? Ted-Ed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDgIVseTkuE
Questions
Choose one concept, event, or argument from each of the following parts of the chapter:
Understanding human rights,
The evolution of rights, Any part of the rest of the chapter.
For each of these, summarize the concept/event/argument (in 1-2 sentences), explain why you
chose it (in 1-2 sentences), and describe how it relates to the chapter as a whole (in 1-2
sentences).
Do you think Canada should continue to expand production and export of its fossil fuel
resources, even though there is a global climate crisis, and also considering that this expansion
carries other significant environmental risks and impacts? Reference details of the video lecture
in your answer. Feel free to draw on the textbook (Chapters 2 & 13) if there are also resources
there to support your answer.
One concept in chapter one which stood out to me was the principle highlighting non
discrimination. It encompasses the lessons about treating everyone with equity; without
prejudice or any forms of class, religion and gender playing a factor. This concept struck out to
me because it is valuable in understanding human rights and acting as a moral compass in our
international system. Further it relates in this chapter when looking at equality and fairness in
upholding human rights.
Looking at the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human rights (UDHR) in 1948, we learn that
this document is a landmark in establishing a set of fundamental human rights which are
universally followed and protected. The following struck out to me as it signifies a big jump in the
evolution of our human rights. This was the year nations were set to a higher standard in
upholding rights. Connecting this to the chapter; it deals with global recognition of human rights.
Finally, on the right to development; the article talks about individuals having the right to
participate in, contribute to and benefit from the economic, social and cultural development in
their society. This stood out to me because it connects that human rights are not only related to
civil and political freedoms. When connecting it to the chapter in the greater scope, it helps us
understand our human rights beyond traditional norms.
The insights in this video help understanding human rights, though it does not directly talk about
fossil fuel; it helps us understand universal rights that are applicable to them all. I think Canada
should consider the implications of it's action for the international community, not only it's
obligations to it's citizens. Because of the global climate crisis; it challenges out human rights to
affect our right to life, health and a cleaner environment. Connecting to chapters 2 and 13 in the
McCormick text. In chapter 2 of the textbook we learn about the historical development of
human rights and the philosophical foundations behind them. Which then further helps us
understand the moral implications in protecting human rights when it comes to protecting
environmental challenges.
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