"Human Rights" Journal

No.2 | 2017 | See the journal here



I. STUDIES, RESEARCH, ARTICLES

Silvia Iorgulescu

The concept of minority, definition criteria and interpretations

The concept of minority is the subject of an analytical approach which, in most cases, aims at identifying the specific traits of a group, traits which unite the members of this group and at the same time distinguish them from the rest of the community that encompasses it. These particular specificities may be of an ethnic, religious, linguistic, etc. nature, but beyond these general characteristics, the attempt to define the minority is tangibly and inevitably confronted with a complex casuistry which only makes it even more difficult to encompass in a unique and pertinent definition the particular situation of minorities.

Keywords: human rights, minority, ethnicity, religion, language, non-discrimination

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Anca Moț

Intercultural education – The role of UNESCO in promoting cultural diversity

The unprecedented global changes (population movements both within states and internationally, the emergence of new forms of communities) led to tremendous demographic changes, with the increased social and cultural diversity becoming a common challenge in all the states. The intercultural approach of socio-cultural relations in today’s society is a response to this cultural diversity, a perspective that encourages dialogue and the relationship between different cultures. Intercultural relations imply respect for diversity, overcoming mistrust through dialogue and debates on the foundations of collective life and society models. Intercultural education integrates major changes and challenges, focusing on mutual understanding and tolerance, adopting general principles and objectives closely linked to other educational programs.

Keywords: human rights, culture, education, intercultural, interculturality, society, diversity

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Daniela Albu

Climate change and its implications for human rights

Winning the unequal human struggle with natural forces and climate change implies both a subtle and long-lasting change in mentality, as well as the development of international instruments and mechanisms to combat the devastating effects that they can have in the long run on the quality of life of future generations. The catastrophic impact of climate change is not perceived correctly by politicians, neither by the press nor by the big financial markets. Existing but perfectible international mechanisms and instruments demonstrate a major concern that in this man’s unequal struggle with nature, the quality of life, his fundamental rights and freedoms will be preserved and guaranteed by globally ratified mechanisms and instruments, and even if their efficiency and implementation often prove to be difficult, what matters most is the consistency and seriousness with which the effects of climate change on human rights are addressed globally.

Keywords: climate change, Agenda 2030, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, right to life, climate refugee

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Marius Mocanu

The human rights of older persons in long-term care – Aspects regarding the right to health

The promotion and protection of the rights of older persons must be an important matter for Romanian society, given that Romania is facing a rapid process of population ageing. International human rights standards emphasize the need for an integrated approach in caring for the elderly, combining elements of preventive, curative and rehabilitative treatment of their health. In this regard, older persons in care centers should have access when needed to complex medical services provided by doctors of different specialties.

Keywords: older persons, human rights, right to health, medical services, care centers

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II. JURIDICAL DOCUMENTATION

Evolution of the human rights legislation in the European Union and in Romania in the year 2016 – IRDO report

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III. JURISPRUDENCE

Decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case Gheorghiţă and Alexe v. Romania

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IV. SIGNAL

Marius Mocanu

International Day of Autism Awareness, April 2, 2017

Olivia Florescu

World Health Day, April 7, 2017

Daniela Albu

Romanian Presidency of the Concil of the European Union 2019 – together for strengthening the european project

Mihaela Scarlat

Gender Equality Day. ”Gender equality: a test for democracy” Conference, 8 May, 2017, Palace of Parliament.

Daniela Albu

Education action week, 8-14 May 2017. Debate on ”Quality education – European initiative”, Middle School ”Prof. Ion Vișoiu”, Chitila, 11 May, 2017

Carmen Năstase

International Humanitarian Law Day

Olivia Florescu

International Day of Families, 15 May 2017

Daniela Albu

Round table ”Electoral rights, the importance of the first vote”, Spiru Haret High School, 29 May, Bucharest

Olivia Florescu

World Environment Day

Marius Mocanu

Reccomandations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for Romania

Carmen Simona Ionescu

Draft legislation on the execution of medical safety measures

Daniela Albu

”UN call on human rights 2017” –Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Anca Moț

UN report on ”Sustainable Development Goals Progress”, 7 June 2017

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V. REMEMBER

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