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Section G4 Advocacy Cycle Stage 4 Taking action: Using human rights

Section G4: Human rights perspectives A philosophical or moral approach Rights are inherent to all human beings and are based on their common humanity A legal approach Rights are entitlements that are outlined in international and national laws A sociological approach Rights are based on historical and political context, are dynamic and can change over time

Section G4: Why do some Christians engage with human rights? Balance between rights and responsibilities Useful in advocacy work Provide a universal common framework and language Basis of equality and inherent dignity Initially drafted by Christians, motivated by faith Enshrine entitlements to basic human needs (eg life) Improve the lives of poor and vulnerable people Complement Christian values and understanding

Section G4: Why do some Christians not engage with human rights? Balance between rights and responsibilities Individual rights versus collective rights Discomfort with some rights Lack of enforcement measures Economic pressures leading to non-delivery of rights by some states

Section G4: Types of human rights Civil and political rights Demand immediate implementation Require the state to respect individual freedom (eg right to vote, freedom from torture, freedom from arbitrary arrest) Social, economic and cultural rights Demand longer-term implementation Require the state to contribute actively (eg right to education, health, work, participation in cultural life)

Section G4: How can human rights be used in advocacy? For individual cases of human rights abuses For collective actions As a means of claiming basic entitlements As the basis for any project or programme designed to influence decision-makers (usually in government)

Section G4: Human rights in international treaties Soft law Negotiated moral commitments Not legally binding (eg UN Declaration on the Right to Development) Hard law Laws, treaties, rules, instruments and decisions Legally enforceable (eg UN Convention against Torture)