human rights worldwide

The photo essay of Roma gypsies in Italy reveals that the problems of human rights are worldwide. If we were to look at China or Africa, violation of human rights can be found. I believe that this photo essay succeeds at increasing awareness of existing human rights around the globe. When developed nations condemned China’s violation of human rights in Nepal during the Olympic season, photographer Robin Hammond brought out images of a developed nation that needs to address its own human rights issues.

I am not surprised to see the case of Roma gypsies in Italy because similar kinds of immigration issues are happening in the US. Illegal immigrants in US are treated similarly to gypsies. They are forced to live in poor and crowded conditions. Many do not have access to public services or will not reach for those services for the fear of being expelled.

When assessing the human rights issues in the case of the Roma gypsies, it seems fair to consider some reasons for the non-deserving argument. Why the Roma are continuously forced to live in camps? Are the Roma population viewed as criminals? Can the Italian society avoid breakouts to the rest of community if the government tried to reach out to these groups and address health issues?

A human right is the higher kind of right that is morally based and universal, whether it would be health care or an entitlement to its position in the society. Every human being deserves these fundamental, undeniable rights; such as the right to life, the right to recognition as a person before the law, and the right to well-being of self. In hindsight, to exercise these fundamental rights depends on the right to health care. The right to health includes the right to clean water, education and safe, healthy working conditions. Therefore, violation of any of these human rights is an infringement.

To ensure the achievement of human rights in the communities, we need to act together to promote education, increase awareness, advocate and implement strategies. Based on the undeniable human rights, every human being deserves help, including the Roma populations in Italy.