Examples of provisions defining ‘human rights’
Fiji
Human rights means the rights embodied in those United Nations covenants and conventions
on human rights which are ratified by the State of Fiji, and the rights and freedoms as set out
in the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji.
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Act 2009 Section 2
Indonesia
Human rights mean a set of rights bestowed by God Almighty in the essence and being
of humans as creations of God which must be respected, held in the highest esteem and
protected by the state, law, Government, and all people in order to protect human dignity
and worth.
Law No 39 of 1999 Article 1
Maldives
Human Rights means the fundamental rights stipulated in the constitution of the Republic
of Maldives and the rights not contradictory to the basic tenets of Islam, stipulated in
international conventions and declarations, which the Maldives is a party to.
Human Rights Commission Act 2006 Section 36
Nepal
“Human Rights” means rights related to life, liberty, equality and dignity of a person provided
by the Constitution and other prevailing laws and this term also includes the rights contained
in the international treaties regarding human rights to which Nepal is a party.
National Human Rights Commission Act 2012 Section 2
Republic of Korea
The term “human rights” means any rights and freedoms, including human dignity and
worth, guaranteed by the Constitution and Acts of the Republic of Korea, recognized by
international human rights treaties entered into and ratified by the Republic of Korea, or
protected under international customary law.
National Human Rights Commission Act 2001 Article 2
Sri Lanka
“Human right” means a right declared and recognised by the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights.
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act 1996 Section 33
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