From compassion to justice: exploring Mother Teresa's influence on modern legal frameworks
Mother Teresa remains a distinguished figure in philanthropy, renowned for her unwavering commitment to marginalized groups, particularly impoverished children, and her dedication to human rights and dignity. Through the establishment of the Missionaries of Charity, homes for the chronically ill, an...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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Vergentis
Year: 2025, Issue: 20, Pages: 109-116 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Social justice
/ Human rights
/ Human dignity
/ Equality
/ Legal system
/ Legal order
/ Compassion (motif)
/ Teresa, Mother, Heilige 1910-1997
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| IxTheo Classification: | XA Law |
| Further subjects: | B
Mother Teresa
B Social Justice B Legal frameworks B marcos jurídicos B humanitarismo B Missionaries of Charity B poblaciones vulnerables B Vulnerable Populations B Dignidad B Igualdad B Dignity B Humanitarianism B Madre Teresa B justicia social B Human Rights B Equality B Misioneras de la Caridad B Derechos Humanos |
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| Summary: | Mother Teresa remains a distinguished figure in philanthropy, renowned for her unwavering commitment to marginalized groups, particularly impoverished children, and her dedication to human rights and dignity. Through the establishment of the Missionaries of Charity, homes for the chronically ill, and shelters for abandoned children, she championed social justice, equality, and compassion. Her legacy inspired and continues to influence modern legal and social frameworks that emphasize human rights, dignity, and social equity. This paper explores the intersection of her humanitarian principles with contemporary legal protections for vulnerable groups, advocating for a holistic approach to social justice. Despite laws in place to safeguard human rights, Mother Teresa’s work highlights the need for compassionate, hands-on efforts to supplement these frameworks. By analysing her life and contributions, this study suggests a collaborative approach between legal systems and humanitarian actions to uphold dignity, justice, and equality. Madre Teresa sigue siendo una figura destacada en el ámbito de la filantropía, reconocida por su compromiso inquebrantable con los grupos marginados, en particular los niños pobres, y por su dedicación a los derechos humanos y la dignidad. Mediante la creación de las Misioneras de la Caridad, hogares para enfermos crónicos y refugios para niños abandonados, defendió la justicia social, la igualdad y la compasión. Su legado inspiró y sigue influyendo en los marcos jurídicos y sociales modernos que hacen hincapié en los derechos humanos, la dignidad y la equidad social. Este artículo explora la intersección de sus principios humanitarios con las protecciones legales contemporáneas para los grupos vulnerables, abogando por un enfoque holístico de la justicia social. A pesar de las leyes vigentes para salvaguardar los derechos humanos, la labor de la Madre Teresa pone de relieve la necesidad de esfuerzos compasivos y prácticos para complementar estos marcos. Mediante el análisis de su vida y sus contribuciones,este estudio sugiere un enfoque colaborativo entre los sistemas jurídicos y las acciones humanitarias para defender la dignidad, la justicia y la igualdad. |
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