Human Rights and Human Security: A Pragmatic and Independent Relationship
Abstract
This article examines the evolving relationship between human rights and human security, highlighting their pragmatic and interdependent nature within international law. It argues that human security understood as freedom from fear and freedom from want is deeply rooted in the human rights framework and complements, rather than competes with, established rights regimes. By analyzing international instruments, scholarly perspectives, and contemporary challenges, including poverty, conflict, terrorism, and development, the article demonstrates how effective protection and promotion of human rights are essential to achieving sustainable human security.
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R M F Shahla
MHR, LLB (Hons), Attorney-at-Law
Rafeek Mohamed Fathima Shahla is an Attorney-at-Law and human rights specialist with extensive experience in the Sri Lankan legal landscape. Holding a Master’s degree in Human Rights, she blends her courtroom perspective with dedicated academic writing to provide deep, nuanced analysis of contemporary legal issues. Shahla is driven by a dual mission: to simplify complex legal frameworks for the public and to continuously refine her own expertise through the art of writing. Her work bridges the gap between high-level policy and the human stories behind the law.