Doesn the Families for Orphans permit the United States then to essentially disregard a countrys cultural norms?
No, the Families for Orphans Act encourages adaptation of the law as necessary to meet cultural norms. A child’s right to a family is a global, cultural norm. Additional, universal human rights, including a child’s right to a family, should be promoted by the United States and all governments. When a country’s cultural norms do not satisfy universal human rights, the United States should promote and favor human rights. Examples include religious freedom which the U.S. promotes through a specific law and office, and Female Genital Mutilation – a cultural norm which is decried by virtually all countries and NGOs such as UNICEF.
No, the Families for Orphans Act encourages adaptation of the law as necessary to meet cultural norms. A child’s right to a family is a global, cultural norm. Additional, universal human rights, including a child’s right to a family, should be promoted by the United States and all governments. When a country’s cultural norms do not satisfy universal human rights, the United States should promote and favor human rights. Examples include religious freedom which the U.S. promotes through a specific law and office, and Female Genital Mutilation – a cultural norm which is decried by virtually all countries and NGOs such as UNICEF.
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