At a minimum, human rights are a safety net for all of us – at home, at school, at work, in the places in which we have friendships and networks and in society as a whole. They can help guard against excessive state power or in some cases against individuals exercising inappropriate control over our lives and failing to treat us respectfully, be mindful of our dignity, or give us a 'fair deal'. But they are also a set of guiding principles which can help us go beyond the minimum standards of decency and create a fairer, more tolerant society in which everyone has an equal chance to flourish as human beings, and play a full part in making decisions about and contributing towards their community. Human Rights Association Kolkata (India) HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS - Kolkata, India email - mail@bestkolkata.com
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