Human Rights Based Approach to Development

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Human Rights Based Approach to Development

HRBA Defined• Rights-Based Approach • Conceptual framework for the process of

human development that is normatively based on international HR standards & operationally directed to promoting & protecting HR.

HRBA Defined• Among the international HR

instruments which provide the norms & standards include: UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, CRC, CEDAW, CAT, CERD, etc.

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

HRBA Defined• It integrates the norms, standards

& principles of the international HR system into the plans, programs, policies & processes of development.

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

HRBA Defined• It focuses on people empowerment

through the introduction & use of the concept of rights as legal entitlements of the people (rights-holders) and legal obligations of the State (duty-bearers) to its people.

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Human Rights &Human Rights Principles

HRBA Defined• Focus on discriminated and marginalized

groups • Aims for the progressive achievement of

all human rights• Gives equal importance to the outcome

and process of development

RBA Flow ChartStrengthen

accountability of Duty Bearers

Duty Bearers fulfil obligation to Rights

Holders

Supports Rights Holders demanding their rights

Changes in people’s lives

Needs Based vs. RBA

Focus on input and outcome

Focus on process and outcome

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Needs Based vs. RBA

Emphasizes meeting needs

Emphasizes realizing rights

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Needs Based vs. RBA

Recognizes needs as valid claims

Recognizes individual & group rights as claims

toward legal and moral duty-bearers

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Needs Based vs. RBA

Individuals are objects of development interventions

Individuals and groups are empowered to claim

their rights

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Needs Based vs. RBA

Individuals deserve assistance

Individuals are entitled to assistance

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Needs Based vs. RBA

Focuses on immediate causes of

problems

Focuses on structural causes and their manifestations

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Principles of the RBA to Dev’t (PANTHER PRINCIPLES)

• Participation: active, free, meaningful participation of rights holders in all decision making process, especially those affecting their rights.

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Principles of the RBA to Dev’t (PANTHER PRINCIPLES)

• Accountability: Making rights holders exercise their rights responsibly & duty bearers fulfill their obligations; States and other duty bearers to be answerable for the observance of human rights

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Principles of the RBA to Dev’t (PANTHER PRINCIPLES)

• No Discrimination & Equality: No one is left out, marginalized, unaccounted for in the development process, i.e. programs, services, information, participation, etc.

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Principles of the RBA to Dev’t (PANTHER PRINCIPLES)

• Transparency: Ensuring access to information; being open & above board in running of government affairs; no secrets or under the table dealings

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Principles of the RBA to Dev’t (PANTHER PRINCIPLES)

• Human Dignity: Overcoming claimholders’ vulnerabilities; treated with respect & as a human person; putting up safeguards to prevent discrimination

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Principles of the RBA to Dev’t (PANTHER PRINCIPLES)

• Empowerment: Meaningful participation in government affairs, i.e. decision making, formulation of policies, programs, implementation, monitoring & evaluation; exercising power

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Principles of the RBA to Dev’t (PANTHER PRINCIPLES)

• Rule of Law: Fighting impunity, access to justice, claiming the right of reparation; effective mechanisms of redress

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

RBA is Good Governance

CONSENSUS ORIENTED

ACCOUN-TABLE

TRANSPA-RENT

RESPON-SIVE

EQUITABLE &

INCLUSIVE

EFFECTIVE &

EFFICIENT

FOLLOWS RULE OF

LAW

PARTICI-PATORY

Sources• http://www.ph.undp.org/content/philippines/en/home/library/

democratic_governance/publication_1/

• http://www.undg.org/archive_docs/6959-The_Human_Rights_Based_Approach_to_Development_Cooperation_Towards_a_Common_Understanding_among_UN.pdf

• http://www.governancepro.com/news/

• Various presentations from PhilRights

Human Rights Based Approach to Development

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