Universal Declaration of Human
Human Rights are fundamental rights inherent to all human beings regardless of their status, race, nationality These articles like Universal Declaration of Human Rights serves as structure of protecting individuals from abuse
Fundamental Rights
- Every human has the rights to live and be protected from threats.
- All individuals are equal before the law and have the rights to equal protection
- Everyone should be treated the same no matter their skin color, religion, family background, whether they are male or female, or where they were born
- Everbody should have the right to go to court if your basic rights are not being respected.
Importance of Fundamental Rights:
- Let people be free
- Treat everyone fairly and equally
- Respect all people
- Help people who are often left out
- Make sure the government does the right thing
History and Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
After the horrors of World War II, countries around the world wanted to make sure that everyone’s basic rights were protected so such terrible events would never happen again In 1946, the United Nations created a group of people from different countries to write a document that would explain these rights This group included leaders like Eleanor Roosevelt from the United States After more than two years of work the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted (officially accepted) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948 This day is now celebrated every year as Human Rights Day The UDHR was the first time countries agreed on a common set of rights that belong to all people everywhere simply because they are human
Articles of Human Rights
- Right to Equality
- Freedom from Discrimination
- Right to Life, Liberty, and Personal Security
- Freedom from Slavery
- Freedom from Torture and Degrading Treatment
- Right to Recognition as a Person before the Law
- Right to Equality before the Law
- Right to Remedy by Competent Tribunal
- Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest and Exile
- Right to a Fair Public Hearing
- Right to be Presumed Innocent until Proven Guilty
- Right to Privacy
- Freedom of Movement
- Right to Asylum
- Right to a Nationality
- Right to Marriage and Family
- Right to Own Property
- Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion
- Freedom of Opinion and Expression
- Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association
- Right to Participate in Government
- Right to Social Security
- Right to Work and to Just Conditions
- Right to Rest and Leisure
- Right to an Adequate Standard of Living
- Right to Education
- Right to Participate in Cultural Life
- Right to a Free and Fair World Order
- Duties to the Community
- Freedom from Interference with These Rights