The fundamental rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled, often considered to include the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression and equality before to the law. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, colour, 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 every 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 enjoy 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 realize 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 fulfillment means that states must take positive action to promote the enjoyment of fundamental human rights. At an individual level, while we are entitled to our human rights, we must also respect the human rights of others. Brief History On October 24, 1945, in the aftermath of World War II, the UN was an intergovernmental organization. They set out with the goal of preventing and trying to save future generations from the devastation of international conflicts. The United Nations Charter established six principal bodies, including; the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Intern... middle of paper... human rights within their jurisdictions one way or another, the call for a universal consensus on human rights is still 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 different the world is today and how much culture and tradition impact a country/state's society and vision. Cultural arrogance is not a means to develop understanding between states. The challenge is to work for the individuation of human rights and affirmation within the traditions and history of each country. International standards can only become reality if countries apply them 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.