õiguspõhiseid
The Estonian word "õiguspõhiseid" translates to "rights-based" in English. It refers to approaches, policies, or frameworks that are founded on the principles of human rights. This means that actions, decisions, and legal systems are designed and implemented with the explicit goal of respecting, protecting, and fulfilling fundamental human rights.
A rights-based approach emphasizes that individuals possess inherent rights that governments and other actors have a
In practice, a rights-based approach requires a thorough understanding of international and national human rights standards.