And it is this paradox, along with assertive exercise, intrinsic value and autonomy that make human rights so unique. The uniqueness of human rights in a sense is the foundation of their importance. Because we live in a society that has created human rights, they are of great importance. Certain violations and persecutions of people led some one, somewhere to come up with the idea of the necessity of human rights. We live in a society where a plethora of institutions and organizations threaten our autonomy.
Human rights protect an individual's autonomy against greater institutions.
They prevent the objectification of an individual. Recognition and assertive exercise of human rights are what allow humans to live with dignity. Human rights not only allow us to live, they allow us to live well.