The fundamental rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled are often considered to include the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression and equality before the law. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of our nationality, place of residence, sex, color, religion, language or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights, without discrimination. These rights are based on the principle of respect for the person. Their fundamental assumption is that each person is a moral and rational being who deserves to be treated with dignity. They are called human rights because they are universal. While nations or specialized groups have specific rights that apply only to them, human rights are rights to which everyone is entitled. Human rights involve both rights and obligations. States assume obligations and duties under international law to respect, protect and fulfill human rights. The obligation to respect means that States must refrain from interfering with the enjoyment of human rights. The duty to protect requires States to protect individuals and groups from human rights violations. This realization means that States must take positive steps to contribute to the enjoyment of fundamental human rights. On an individual level, although we are entitled to our human rights, we must also respect the human rights of others. Brief History On October 24, 1945, following the Second World War, the UN was an intergovernmental organization. Their goal is to prevent and try to save future generations from the devastation of international conflicts. The United Nations Charter established six principal organs, including: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Internal...... middle of paper ...... human rights within their own jurisdictions, in one form or another, achieving universal consensus on human rights remains a challenge and will continue to be so. Those who try to impose their vision of human rights on other societies fail to realize how diverse the world today is and how culture and tradition impact society and the vision of a country or state. Cultural arrogance is no way to develop understanding between states. The challenge is to work towards the indigenization of human rights and their affirmation within the framework of the traditions and history of each country. International standards can only become reality when they are applied by countries within their own legal systems. Working together to make decisions based on what is best instead of following a single doctrine can encourage compromise towards a global mutual agreement on human rights..