Often cast as an unachievable ideal, this article argues that “human rights” are, simply, the basic goals of a government: (1) dignity and respect for all, (2) freedom from fear, and (3) freedom from hunger. It explains how all three basic rights are equally important and how human rights have been inextricable from Southeast Asian nationalism. The post Principles of Democracy: Human Rights: Dignity, Respect, and Freedom from Fear and Hunger appeared first on New Naratif.