Origins of Human Rights

Human rights are associated with the highest moral precepts and political ideals, encompassing historical movements against injustices like slavery and genocide, for justice and equity in voting rights, and opposition to unjust wars. Claiming credit for the term human rights is not just about recognition but also about controlling the narrative to influence future directions and inclusivity. The emergence of the modern concept of human rights in the 1970s is attributed to crises in internationalism, challenging traditional historical origins.