Origin of Human Rights at a Glance

Traditional History of Human Rights:

Views of some philosophers:

          The traditional structure of the state is influenced by some scholars like Plato, Aristotle and Confucius etc. Present day citizen enjoy certain types of rights being attached to a state. As long, history is concerned people always suppressed by the state. Plato, in his “Republic”, said: “The power should be vexed with the philosopher to run the state”. He also said: “Justice is a means to protect the interest of elite people. Democracy is the government of bad people. He said, in his “Law’s” : “Class justice should be the apex consideration for the well being of a state”. He also said: “Men are better than women”. Aristotle said: “A man should be tried on the basis of his status”. He also said: “Slaves are not equal to man”. Confucius said: “I am a happy man because I am not a slave and woman”.

Its origin and development:

          In 11^th century the king 2^nd Conrad for the first time in the history mankind limits the power of parliament.

            In 1188, the king knight Alfansar passed a decree to arrest without law.

            In 15^th June, 15^th century Magna Charta was signed.

            In 1355 Magna Charta was recognized by the British parliament prohibiting the illegal arrest.

             In 1689 Bill of Rights was passed.

            In 1690 John Locke writes a book namely “Treatise on Civil Government”.            

            In 1762 Russo writes a book namely “Civil Contract”.

            Beside these philosophers like Hobbes, Hegel, Machiavelli and many more contributed in the field of human rights.

            In 12June 1776, Georg Mason declared: Virginia Declaration of Rights”.

            In 12 July 1776, America declared its independence.

            In 1792 Thomas Pain writes a book namely ‘The Rights of Man”.

            In 1940, H.G. Wales writes a book namely “The new world order”.

            In 1941 the president Roosevelt advocates for “14 Points”.

            In 1946 France incorporates French Revolution in its constitution.

In 16^th century “Red Revolution took place”.

In 1945 UN was established through UN’s Charter.

In 1948 10^th December Universal Declaration of Human Rights was declared.

In 1965 “International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights”.

In 1965 “International Covenant on Economic, Social   and Cultural Rights” was passed.