HUMAN RIGHTS IN LIGHT OF CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL CHALLENGES

Abstract

The idea of human rights in its contemporary form is a development of the oldest idea, namely, natural rights. God has honored man with the gift of reason and thought and the ability to create and innovate. God has distinguished man from the rest of the creatures, and this honor has rights stemming from the nature of humanity inherent to him as a human being, which is inalienable and closely related to man in himself, and this is what is stipulated by man-made legislation as well as heavenly legislation . The man to be able to preserve, protect and defend his rights, he must know them fully and how to protect them and their guarantees, and this knowledge of human rights is of great importance in building the political system in any country in the world. This research aims to know human rights by defining the right and human rights in language and terminology, and ensuring this right by addressing the guarantees and protection of human rights. Also the research sheds the light on many violations of human rights, which considered to be one of the most important issues on the world and the basic condition for human development at all levels, especially after the human being has struggled for ages for his right in terms of security, stability and living in peace and tranquility. In addition, the research has raised several questions: Can a man obtain the most basic of his rights as stipulated in international and legal texts, despite persistent and continuous attempts to enhance the protection and freedoms of human rights, consolidate their values, spread awareness of them, and contribute to ensuring their achievement? Do societies, with regard to the Arab world, still suffer from these violations in all areas of life? Has a person been forced to leave his homeland and seek refuge, displacement and migration to other countries due to armed and unarmed violations and for the sake of security and an inspection of livelihoods? The answer to these questions will be in the contents of the research. Finally, the study recommends to intensify global efforts to ensure the adoption of human rights issues and give them the priority through humane treatment