õigustepõhist

õigustepõhist refers to an approach or methodology based on rights. This concept emphasizes the recognition, protection, and fulfillment of human rights as the foundation for actions, policies, and decision-making. It moves away from a purely needs-based or welfare-based approach by centering the individual's inherent entitlements and dignity.

In practice, an õigustepõhist approach requires understanding what rights are applicable in a given situation, identifying who holds these rights, and determining who has the corresponding obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill them. This involves legal frameworks, international human rights standards, and a commitment to justice and equality. It promotes accountability and empowers individuals by framing their needs and concerns as legitimate claims.

This perspective can be applied across various fields, including social work, development, policy-making, and law. For example, in child protection, an õigustepõhist approach would focus on the child's rights to protection, education, and health, rather than solely on intervention based on perceived deficits. Similarly, in development, it means ensuring that development projects do not infringe upon existing rights and actively contribute to their realization. The core principle is that rights are not privileges to be granted, but entitlements that must be upheld.