Most Reputed Indian Institute of

Human Rights
Human Rights are rights inherent to all human beings
irrespective to ones nationality, caste, gender, place of
residence, language etc. We are equally entitled to our human
rights without any discrimination.Human rights are inalienable.
Indian Institute of Human Rights are based on the concept
that every man and woman, regardless to his / her caste or
creed, colour, race and nationality, is born with certain
fundamental rights such as, the right to life, freedom from
torture and other in human treatment, free speech and
freedom of religion, rights to health, education and an
adequate standard of living and so on. In order to increase the
importance of Human Rights, it is necessary that the subject
of human Rights be recognized by educational institutions as
an independent discipline.

With the spread of education and awareness of rights under

the guide lines of Indian institute of human rights, people are
not only fighting for their rights but also for the rights of other.
Every person has dignity and value. One of the ways that we
recognize this fundamental worth is by acknowledging and
respecting a persons human rights. Human rights are
concerned with equality and fairness and recognize our
freedom to make choices about our life and develop our
potential as human beings. These rights are about living a life
free from fear, harassment or discrimination.

There are a number of basic rights that people from around

the world have agreed on, such as the right to life, freedom
from torture and other inhuman treatment, rights to a fair trial,
free speech and freedom of religion, rights to health,
education and an adequate standard of living. These rights

are the same for all people everywhere male and female,
young and old, rich and poor, regardless of our background,
where we live, what we think or what we believe. This is what
makes human rights universal.

Human rights cover every area of human life and activity,

and include civil and political rights, such as freedom of
speech and freedom from torture. They also include
economic, social and cultural rights, such as the rights to
health and education.
Importance of human rights are to live and exist, the
right to equality, including equality before law, nondiscrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place
of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of employment,
the right to freedom of speech and expression, assembly,
association, movement, residence, the right to practice any
profession or occupation, the right against exploitation,
prohibiting all forms of forced labour, child labour and
trafficking in human beings, the right to freedom of
conscience, practice and propagation of religion and the right

to legal remedies for enforcement of the above are basic

human rights. These rights and freedoms are the very
foundations of democracy. Besides these are political rights,
which include the right to contest an election and to vote freely
for a candidate of ones choice.

Human rights are a benchmark of a developed and

civilized society. Human Rights entail both rights and duties.
Rights and duties are the two aspects of the same coin.
Rights have their basis in the principle of live and let
live.Rights and duties are interlinked and interdependent
and a balance is to be maintained between the two. In case of
an imbalance between these two, there is chaos. Violation of

human rights is most common in totalitarian and despotic

states. In the theocratic states there is much persecution and
violation in the name of religion and the minorities suffer the
most. Even in democracies, violation and infringement of
human rights and freedom is widespread. The women,
children and the weaker sections of the society are victims of
these transgressions and violence.

The human rights and freedom ought to be preserved at all

cost. Human rights may be reshaped according to the political
needs of the country but they should not be distorted out of
shape. The sanctity of human values, freedom and rights
must be preserved and protected. For the protection of human
freedom and rights, Human Rights Commissions should be
established in all the countries. In cases of violation of human
rights, affected individuals should be properly compensated
and it should be ensured that these do not take place in
future.

A one-month Online Certificate Course on Human Rights &

Duties offered by Indian Academy of Law & Management
(IALM) helps you understand the concepts of Human Rights
& Duties. The course also helps you in knowing the ways and
means to protect your legal Human Rights against any
unjustified action/s. The course is divided into five modules

and covers the topics such as Concepts of Human Rights &

Duties; Historical, Philosophical and Social Perspective;
Legislation Specific Themes in Human Rights; Human Rights
& Duties in India and Societal Problems in private and public
domains.