The article discusses the importance of human rights in today's globalized world. Human rights empower individuals and organizations, giving them a voice alongside governments and corporations. These rights are not universal but apply to all people alive today, setting limits on state power. The article highlights the need for reliable institutions to enforce human rights. However, there is a risk that human rights could be used to benefit big businesses at the expense of cultural diversity. The rights to education and health are used as examples to illustrate these points.