How human rights may be abused
- Learning for Life and Work
- Apr 6
- 2 min read
There are many ways that human rights may be abused. Here are a few examples:
A person may be imprisoned without a fair trial
This goes against the right that protects people from being treated unjustly by the law as people are entitled to a fair trial in the courts, (Article 10).
A person could have their privacy violated by the press or the state.
This goes against the right that protects people from interference of someone's privacy, family business, mobile phone usage and correspondence, (Article 12).
People may be denied the right to vote in undemocratic countries.
This goes against the right to vote. Everyone has the right to take part in government and vote in regular and free elections, (Article 21).
A man gets paid more than a woman for doing the same job
This goes against the right to work with equal pay for equal work. Men or women should not be paid more than the other for doing the same job, (Article 23).
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Analyse the impact of human rights abuse in people around the world (6marks)
In countries such as Azerbaijan, members of the LGBT community face imprisonment and torture due to their sexual identity. This creates fear, discourages people from expressing who they are, and promotes discrimination in wider society.
In Belarus, freedom of expression is limited, and journalists who report critically on the government have been imprisoned and tortured. This leads to a lack of independent media and means the public may not be aware of government wrongdoing, reducing their ability to demand change.
In India, women’s rights are often violated, with rape and sexual abuse not being properly investigated. This creates fear among women, discouraging them from reporting crimes, and allows abuse to continue without justice.
Each of these examples shows how human rights abuses can lead to fear, lack of freedom, and ongoing discrimination.
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