History of the Formation of the Concept of “Human Rights Activity” (Problem Statement)

Introduction. In the modern world, human rights are one of the core values. And the issues of their protection are becoming more and more important in the context of globalization, development of information technologies and increasing influence of civil society. At the same time, the concept of “human rights activity” remains insufficiently studied, especially in the context of its historical formation and difference from other forms of legal activity. Purpose. The purpose of the work is to study the history of the formation of the concept of “human rights activity”, to analyse the main stages of its development, to identify the distinctive features of this type of activity from other forms of civic activity, as well as to consider the current challenges and prospects for further development of the human rights movement. Methods. During the research the following methods were used: comparative-legal, formal-logical, historical methods and method of legal hermeneutics, analysis and synthesis. Results. The main stages of development of the concept of human rights and human rights activities are outlined and analysed. The concept of “human rights activity” and its components are examined, and related phenomena and concepts (law enforcement, charity, etc.) are analysed. Conclusions. The study has shown that “human rights activity” has undergone a long way of formation, starting from ancient times and ending with modern international initiatives. The main stages of this path include the formation of the concept of human rights, the formation of the very concept of “human rights protection”, the creation of international and national human rights organisations, as well as adaptation to new challenges of modernity. Further research on the topic could include in-depth analyses of current trends in the development of human rights activities, especially in the context of digital technologies and ecology. It is also of interest to study the influence of cultural and religious factors on the perception of human rights in different regions of the world.