Category: LawPart of speech: phraseDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC

haki za binadamu

/haki za binadamu/Roman

English meaning: Human Rights

Swahili Definition

(Kiswahili)

Haki za msingi na uhuru ambao kila binadamu anastahili bila kujali asili yake.

English Definition

The fundamental rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. Human rights in East Africa face challenges — LGBTQ+ rights are criminalized in most countries, press freedom is restricted, and democratic backsliding is a concern. However, women's political representation in Rwanda (61% female parliament — world's highest) and Kenya's constitutional gender quotas are progressive achievements.

Example

Rwanda ina asilimia 61 ya wabunge wanawake — kiwango cha juu zaidi duniani.

In English: Rwanda has 61% female parliamentarians — the world's highest rate.

Synonyms

  • haki za mtu
  • uhuru wa msingi

Antonyms / Opposites

  • unyanyasaji
  • ubaguzi

Literary Heritage

Sheria isiyolinda maskini si sheria bali ni silaha ya matajiri.

A law that does not protect the poor is not a law but a weapon of the rich.

Euphrase Kezilahabi · Novelist / Poet · 20th century

Rosa Mistika

Rosa Mistika, Ch. 5, 1971

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Kiswahili
Swahili
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Latin
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Niger-Congo
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