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How do human rights help you?
Human rights are relevant to all of us, not just those who…
Labour rights
As highlighted in the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization (2008),…
Right to life
This means that nobody, including the Government, can try to end your life. It…
Right to liberty and security
Article 5 protects your right to liberty and security It focuses on…
What legal instruments help the UN protect human rights?
The International Bill of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) was…
Protect Human Rights
The term “human rights” was mentioned seven times in the UN's founding Charter,…
What Kinds of Human Rights Exist?
Human rights are inherent to all humans, regardless of their nationality, race,…
Types of Human Rights
Individual (civil) rights life, liberty, and security of the person; privacy and…
DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS
Human rights are commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a…


