What is the Right to Education
Everyone has the right to education. The objectives of education include the full development and dignity of each person, the ability to participate effectively in society, and the strengthening of…
Right against Exploitation
There are two articles of the Constitution which guarantee the right against exploitation. They are described below: Article 23 – Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour Article…
What is Human Dignity?
At its most basic, the concept of human dignity is the belief that all people hold a special value that’s tied solely to their humanity. It has nothing to do…
How do human rights help you?
Human rights are relevant to all of us, not just those who face repression or mistreatment. They protect you in many areas of your day-to-day life, including: your right to…
Labour rights
As highlighted in the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization (2008), social security and the fundamental principles and rights at work are inseparable, interrelated and mutually supportive. There are…
Right to life
This means that nobody, including the Government, can try to end your life. It also means the Government should take appropriate measures to safeguard life by making laws to protect you and,…
Right to liberty and security
Article 5 protects your right to liberty and security It focuses on protecting individuals’ freedom from unreasonable detention, as opposed to protecting personal safety. You have a right to your…
What legal instruments help the UN protect human rights?
The International Bill of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) was the first legal document protecting universal human rights. Together with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and…
Protect Human Rights
The term “human rights” was mentioned seven times in the UN's founding Charter, making the promotion and protection of human rights a key purpose and guiding principle of the Organization. In…
What Kinds of Human Rights Exist?
Human rights are inherent to all humans, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, religion, language, or sexual orientation. The concept of human rights may not be new, but it’s gone…
