Pangasinan State University

Bayambang Campus
College of Teaching Education
Bayambang, Pangasinan

Topic: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Discussant/s: Junio Jerralyn L.
Course/Yr. & Sec: BSE-Mathematics l-1
Course Code & Title: Prod ED 101- The teaching Profession Professor:
Prof ED 101 Assoc. Prof. Mitzy M. Macaraeg
Schedule: Tuesday (1:00-2:30pm) As Thursday (1:00-2:30pm)

I. Introduction

Universal Declaration of human rights is a milestone document in history and it was adopted by the
General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December 1948. Motivated by the experiences of the preceding
world wars, the Universal Declaration was the first time that countries agreed on a comprehensive statement of
inalienable human rights.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all
nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind,
shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive
measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both
among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.

II. Discussion

IMPORTANCE OF UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights are basic rights that belong to all of us simply because we are human. They embody key
values in our society such as fairness, dignity, equality and respect. They are an important means of protection
for us all, especially those who may face abuse, neglect and isolation. Putting human rights ideas into practice
can helps us create the kind of society we want to live in.
Most importantly, these rights give us power and enable us to speak up and to challenge poor treatment
from a public authority.
In recent decades, there has been a tremendous growth in how we think about and apply human rights
ideas. This has had many positive results – knowledge about human rights can empower individuals and offer
solutions for specific problems.
Human rights are an important part of how people interact with others at all levels in society in the
family, the community, schools, workplace, in politics and in international relations. It is vital therefore that
people everywhere should strive to understand what human rights are. When people better understand human
rights, it is easier for them to promote justice and the well-being of society.
 Pangasinan State University
Bayambang Campus
College of Teaching Education
Bayambang, Pangasinan

PURPOSES OF UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

The Universal Declaration begins by recognising that ‘the inherent dignity of all members of the human
family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world’.It includes civil and political rights, like the
right to life, liberty, free speech and privacy. It also includes economic, social and cultural rights, like the right to
social security, health and education
It declares that human rights are universal – to be enjoyed by all people, no matter who they are or
where they live.

III. Synthesis

 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and
conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
 The Universal Declaration includes civil and political rights, like the right to life, liberty, free speech and
privacy. It also includes economic, social and cultural rights, like the right to social security, health and
education.
 Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
 Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the
fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law.
 Article 9 - No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.
 Article 10 - Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and
impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against
him.

IV. REFERENCE

Retrieved from https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/what-universal-declaration-human-rights

Retrieved from https://www.ohchr.org/en/udhr/documents/udhr_translations/eng.pdf