In other words, the problem of livelihoods and the problem of human dignity cannot be divorced. In that sense, human dignity is an inherent quality of a human being. This is symbolic of the problem we are discussing here about the link between human dignity and the availability of the most basic needs for people to live, and even to be buried, with dignity. Thus, the whole issue of governance needs to be understood differently when looked at from the point of view of human dignity. The result is quite an absurd situation, where a lot of documentation is produced asserting the problems of human dignity and human rights, while for quite a sizable section of society most of the time, and even for the entire society on some special occasions, the possibilities do not exist to get treatment that respects their human dignity.

Source: The Nation June 30, 2021 16:52 UTC