Human rights - The Northern Korea government
Human rights are based on the rule of respect for human life and the individual. The fundamental supposition of human rights is that every person is a moral, rational being who deserves to be treated with reverence and dignity. Human rights are universal henceforth should be enjoyed by every individual irrespective of their status or residence. Every government across the globe has the mandate to entitle their citizens with the basic human rights and freedoms. People have the right to articulate themselves and possess any religious beliefs regardless of the political affiliations of their leaders. Denying an individual the right to enjoy their freedoms equates to a violation of human rights.
The Northern Korea government leads as one of those nations that suppress the basic human rights for its individuals. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea steadily infringes the rights of its citizens (Donnelly). The North Korean government ratified at least four international human rights treaties and included the protection of human rights in its constitution, yet it does not consent organized political opposition, operational civil society, religious freedom and free media.
[...] The violations of human rights in Korea represent only a portion of other nations with similar practices. Therefore, a lasting solution should be identified for individuals to live and enjoy their rights and freedoms. Bringing down the knowledge wall around North Korea and revealing its felony against humanity might lead to change (Lui). Bibliography Deibert, Ronald, John Palaf, Rafal Rohonininii, and Jonathan Zitareitrain. Access totally controlled: theshaping of power, rights, and rule in cyberspace. Cambridge: MIT Press Donnelly, Jack. International human rights. Ed Boulder Colo: Westview Press Lui, Mitchelle. [...]
[...] North Korea makes world headlines for its horrendous human rights records, violating nearly all of the United Nations' Universal statement of Human Rights. The freedom of expression and religious affiliation in North Korea date back to the epoch of the Korean War where Korea split to North and South Korea. North Korea adopted dictatorship under Kim –Sung henceforth forming a totalitarian government that controls all aspects of its citizens lives. The North Korean government uses fear, generated through threats of forced labor and public executions to prevent dissent and impose harsh restrictions on the freedom of information and expression. [...]
[...] The cult of personality established by Kim-Sung and his predecessor Kim-Jung remain important ideological underpinnings of their regime ostensibly to resemble the creeds of a state religion. Though the government contends that the state and religion are two separate institutions, it is evident that the state dictates and controls religious activities. The government severely restricts religious freedom by discouraging organized religious activities except those officially organized. The government deals harshly with opponents including those who engage in religious practices the government reckons impermissible. [...]
[...] Action should be taken to deliver the people from the oppression of the leaders. Though the actions are limited by politics, there is little that to be done by international groups because their presence in the country is limited. The strength of the Korean government also implies that sanctions to apply pressure would only harden their resolve. However, the Rome statue on human rights together with the United Nations provisions for Human Rights can play an indefinite role in abolishing oppression. Conclusion Human rights violations amount to injustice. [...]
[...] For those people who benefit most from the current rule, the system is justified they apply the principle of greater good.' However, the refugees situation suggest that there are also other people opposed to the oppressions and they seek to live elsewhere to exercise their basic rights. The practise suits the style of leadership. Politically, they equate it to the prosperity that the country has enjoyed. For instance, the country is one of the leading powers of the world, which is a source of national pride for them. Outsider perspective People condemn the many human rights groups that have been speaking in their antagonism for the suppressions. [...]
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