Balancing Rights and Obligations: Understanding the Role of Government and Individuals

Literature Review

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Literature review........................................................................................................................3
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................6
References..................................................................................................................................7

Introduction
The human rights provide the people with the rights to live with dignity, respect and equal
rights. The human rights are universally adopted and considered as an important component
(Alfreðsson & Eide, 1999). The literature review is conducted in order to obtain the
information related to the need to balance rights and obligations. The scope of this literature
review is focused on understanding the need and role of government and individuals in
maintaining balance between rights and obligations.
Keywords: human rights, obligations, responsibility, human rights protection.
Literature review
The introduction to Universal Declaration of human rights state publicly that the basis of
justice, freedom and peace is considered as the recognition of the equal rights, and inherent
dignity for people. 62 years ago, world leaders came together for uniting the humanity below
the charter of rights. In 1948, Universal Declaration of Human rights was proclaimed and
adopted by General Assembly. The declaration results in obligations and duties of people to
their community. The responsibilities come along with the rights. It is essential to make sure
to maintain the balance. Defending the human rights for free world is not an issue; it is the
responsibility of people. The human rights are there in every culture globally and there are
laws and codes that are associated with the human right. It is not about protecting the culture
but, the human rights help the people to get the protection from the confinements and the
limitations of the culture. It is basically the rights of an individual. It is the responsibility of
the people to get engaged in the social environment, social issues, political processes, and in
global community (Shanmugan, 2010).
The relationship can be established through enhancing the understanding with others. The
main aspect of understanding is establishing the balance between the rights and the