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ARTICLE · 19 SEPTEMBER 2023

Understanding Business & Human Rights Legal Landscape

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Human Rights in a lens particularly means having fundamental entitlements that every individual possesses by virtue of being Human. These rights does not bar aspects of Nationality, ethnicity, gender...

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Sonal Verma
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1. Understanding Human Rights

Human Rights in a lens particularly means having fundamental entitlements that every individual possesses by virtue of being Human1. These rights does not bar aspects of Nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, caste or any other status. These rights are often enshrined in international and national laws to ensure that individuals are treated with dignity, equality, and respect.

1.1 Following are the categories of Human Rights2:

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1.2. Why are Human Rights important?

  • Dignity and Respect: Human rights recognize the inherent worth of every individual, emphasizing that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their circumstances.

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