Introduction In this essay there will first be a definition of human rights and a brief background on it. Also, a few reasons will be added as to why human rights is important in the world today and why we need it. After that, there will be a list of consequences of a state without, or, limited human rights. Following that, advantages and disadvantages of human rights will be stated. And finally, the conclusion. “Human rights are the basic rights and freedom that belongs to every person in the world regardless of their age, race, religion, sex, nationality, ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status.”- (Ohchr.org, 2015). The ‘human rights’ was formed by the United Nations in 1948 after the holocaust caused by the then dictator of Germany, Adolf Hitler. The UN and a number of representatives from countries around the world, including the UK, first proposed a draft in 1947. The UN then adopted the declaration of Human Rights In 1948. The main objectives of the Human Rights are to contribute to freedom, justice and peace in the world. Reasons why we need Human Rights Although the reader might have guessed the reasons why we need a set of laws such as the human rights in the world we live in, there are a few reasons noted as follows 1. Moral vision: The Human Rights re-endorses the vision on human dignity and human nature. They give an individual an idea of a world that, with Human Rights, their rights would be equally met and respected and then the improvement of individual and collective potential would be focused on through education and cultural activities. (Commonwealth secretariat). 2. Political vision: Human rights also give us a political vision or an agenda for change. If we evaluate our own schools, communities or countries against the standards set out in the Declaration, we can develop an agenda for social and political change. New policies and procedures, new development projects and new laws