Question

Inference- Human Rights violation.

I. The “obligation to protect” requires States to protect individuals against abuses by non-State actors, foreign State agents, or State agents acting outside of their official capacity. The obligation entails both a preventative and remedial dimension. A State is thus obliged to enact legislation protecting human rights, and to take action to protect individuals when it is aware of threats to their human rights.

II. The reality however is hard- hitting. The question arises as to the implementation of this gigantic task. Poverty breeds poverty. The vicious circle of poverty denies to lakhs of children the right to education, despite the fundamental right that children below 14 years of age shall be given access to primary education.

III. Australia took its place on the UN Human Rights Council this year for a three-year term. Australia delivered a strong statement about Myanmar's atrocities against ethnic Rohingya Muslims, but was criticised for holding refugees and asylum seekers offshore. While Australia supported important country resolutions, it failed to take a leadership role on any key issues.