Human Rights Issues

Every Human has Rights !

 

 

Every single person in the world has human rights , those human rights are inherent to all human beings regardless of race , sex , nationality , ethnicity , language , religion , or any other status . These human rights include the right to life and liberty , freedom from slavery and torture , and many more .

 

In response to one of our followers’ case study , the right which is violated and which seems to be violated the most as well is the right for one to live their lives free of discrimination and the right to equity . The violation of the right for a person to live their life free of discrimination automatically gives rise to the violation of many other human rights . According to the case study attached , the type of discrimination faced is sex and sex orientation discrimination which can also be referred to as the LGBT discrimination . LGBT stands for lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender , which is sort of the law protectingthese people in the whole world . Discrimination against the above mentioned law is defined as the discrimination against a person or a group of people on the basis of their sexual orientation or sexual behavior , and is mainly faced in the context of employment action as mentioned in the case study .

 

Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of ourselves and should never to discrimination or abuse . South Africa’s Constitution is the first in the world to prohibit unfair discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation , it thereby guarantees equality for LGBT people . The constitution urges the South African Government to protect and promote rights of every individual . Equality is the main objective of the constitution and it doesn’t only urge equality in race or ethnicity but in sex and sex orientation as well .

 

Everyone is equal before the law and has the rights to equal protection and benefit of the law . The state is also required to enact a national legislation to prevent or not allow unfair discrimination at all . Any person or organization that is said to be discriminative should and may be reported to the equity courts . Equity courts are specialized courts that deal with matters relating to unfair discrimination , hate speech , and harassment . The equity courts are free of charge , in other words a person that needs to report or wants to report unfair discrimination doesn’t have to pay any court fees when taking someone to these courts .

 

In conclusion , if you believe that you have been unfairly discriminated against and you are a victim of hate speech or harassment , then you can place your complaint at any of the designated courts . Ever person in the world has human rights , and any person or organization that violates those rights should face serious punishment .

 

References : 

 

https://www.justice.gov.za/EQCact/eqc_faq.html

https://www.hrw.org/topic/lgbt-rights

https://www.concourt.org.za/index.php/gay-and-lesbian-rights

 

Case study 14 :

 

 

  Dear Blog

 

 

I am Judy, a judge at the Cape High Court and I have been involved in an intimate, committed, exclusive and permanent same-sex relationship with Carrie since about 1986. Although not married (in terms of South African law we were unable to enter into a valid marriage) we live in every respect as a married couple. I would like to approach the Constitutional court, because the act that governs my conditions of employment violates my right to equality.

 

The Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act88 of 1989 doesn’t consider a partner in a same-sex relationship as a spouse.

What do you think? Please help!

 

 

Sincerely, Judge Judy