The notion that everyone should have the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" (which is specifically American phrasing) is absolutely a political question. Throughout most of human history, it has not been the case; in fact, it was not the case in the US for a good century after US politicians jotted it down, and it continues not to be the case in many, many places in the world. How has that been addressed in the past, and how will it be addressed going forward? Through politics -- through people gaining some degree of control over and effecting change through the political system.

It's the state that ensures the protection of our rights. For that reason, rights will always be a political matter.