Human Right Globalisation Dr Barnali Deka Asst Professor

Human Right & Globalisation Dr. Barnali Deka, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Political Science, Mangaldai College

Human Right. Issues of Human Right are very much a matter of concern. Without Human Right we can not live as human being. Human being born equal in dignity and rights. Human rights are necessary to ensure dignity. Human rights are precondition for the development of personality. Human Rights are traditionally been known as “natural rights of man” After the two world wars UN recognized these rights in the UDHR in 1948.

Human Right: Types & Features TYPES: In general we find three types • Civil and Political Rights • Social, Economic and Cultural Rights. • Group Rights. FEATURES: The main features are • Inherent • Universal • Inalienable • Inviolable • Internationally recognized.

Globalization is originally an economic concept. But today it encompass all economic, political, social and cultural aspects. In 1780 s, Jeremy Bentham coined the term “International”: In 1980 s, We use the term “Globalization”. We can use at least five usages of the term Globalization • Internationalization • Liberalization • Universalisation • Westernization • Deterritorialisation.

Aspects of Globalization: Economic globalization Political globalization Cultural globalization Liberalization & Privatization are the offshoots of globalization.

Results: Organizations (MNCs) Flow of Capital Globalization Accessibility of goods Communications (Satellites)

Issues concerning Human Right. Ecologic al disaster Global Poverty Globalization Security Identity crisis Terroris m Migratio n War & Conflict Proliferation of capitalism

Global Poverty High population growth– low per capita income—underdeveloped countries. Disparity between North& South. Within South some countries managed. Sudan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Liberia etc are struggling. Brazil, Argentina, Tanzania are unable to resist the pressure from external institutions.

Migration. Migrants– those who leave their home countries voluntarily. Refugees– those who flee from their countries due to war, natural disaster, political persecution. IDPs-- those who flee their home but remain within their national borders.

War & Conflict Globalization intensify the countries lust for power and weapon in the military sphere. Inter continental ballistic missiles– spy satellites. Between 1990 -95, almost 70 states involved in 93 wars—killed about 55 lakhs people. Post colonial period– Asia, Latin America, Africa democratized. But the Arab world was excluded. Middle East – most restless region of the world.

Capitalism: Third World countries– Democracy– Capitalism– economic growth– FDI Establishment of big industries– MNC. Loss of land- resources– controlled by indigenous people. Arising question of livelihood.

Terrorism Nature changed- local, regional to global level. Easy access to weapons- cyber network. Al-Qaida, ISIS, Boko Haram, Haqqani Network—global LTTE, JKLF, Jaise-E-Muhammad, Laskar. E-Toiba, ULFA, NDFB—local& regional. Spreading violence- Human Rights violation.

Ecological Disaster Manmade activities– threat to the environment. Deforestation, global warming, ozone depletion, pollution, loss of biodiversity. These issues can not be isolated. Global in nature- affect the earth.

Identity Crisis: Hegemony of western culture Identity crisis for smaller nationalities Group rights- right to self determination- core issues now Protection of cultural traits, norms, beliefs. UNDP Report 2004 - Cultural Liberty in Today's Diverse World.

Security: Traditional concept- freedom from war- changed to freedom from worries/ fear.

Conclusion Globalization is inevitable We should learn to cope up with the changing scenario. Global community— responsibility. State Authority---responsibility. Human rights issued—given priority.