Human Rights Universal Rights - 1679 Words

Human rights are universal rights that we are entitled to. It is a freedom that is guaranteed based on the principle of respect for an individual. As mentioned in the preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are a â€Å"recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all member of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world† (Kent, page 80). When asked what our rights are, we tend to get different answers and meanings. Some people recite the rights that they know; but let’s face it, not everyone knows all of the rights that they truly have. The rights we have consist of many things such as the right of having an adequate food supply. The right to†¦show more content†¦The food supply should, at least, cover the nutritional needs that provide most of the essential nutrients. In terms of quantity and quality, having access to adequate food is extremely fundamental in th e rights to adequate food. This is clearly defined with the lack of nutrients, protein, and calories leading to hunger and malnutrition. This is a consequence of food deprivation. Lack of both quantity and quality of food is a result of poverty within certain parts of the world. According to Yolanda Williams, â€Å"Absolute poverty refers to a condition where a person does not have the minimum amount of income needed to meet the minimum requirements for one or more basic living needs over an extended period of time.† The necessities involved with absolute poverty, but not limited to, are food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, and health. Adequate food is also a fundamental right with the standard right to adequate living. â€Å"An adequate standard of living is either a result of a transfer or seen as something earned in return for eco ­nomic activities, like wage labor, self-employment, providing goods, services or means of production† (The Right to Adequate Food ). In many circumstances, lecturing the right to have food means that we (and our government) would need to address whether or not families can afford to feed themselves. This is ensured by the family or even a