China is making strides in redefining human rights through its unique development-focused approach. At the 45th session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, China presented its National Human Rights Report, showcasing its commitment to enhancing human welfare and safety.
Over the years, China has crafted a distinct framework for human rights, emphasizing human development as the core value. This philosophy centers on the free, comprehensive, and shared growth of individuals, which serves as the foundation for all other rights.
China's human rights structure is divided into five interdependent categories:
- Right to Development: The cornerstone of all rights, guiding their purpose and realization.
- Right to Subsistence: Ensures basic necessities such as life, health, social security, and environmental protection.
- Right to Participation: Facilitates economic, political, social, and cultural engagement, including the right to work, vote, access information, and participate in cultural activities.
- Right to Freedom: Guarantees personal liberties, freedom of expression, belief, and privacy.
- Right to Equality: Provides equal protection and special safeguards for marginalized groups, including ethnic minorities, women, children, the elderly, the disabled, and those in extreme poverty.
China's comprehensive approach aims to create a harmonious society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. By focusing on these interconnected rights, China seeks to build a foundation for sustained human development and well-being.
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Better life, safety are China's priorities for human rights protection
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