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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document outlining the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to all people, everywhere. Adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, in response to the atrocities of World War II, it represents a global commitment to freedom, equality, and dignity. The UDHR was crafted by a diverse committee of representatives from various countries, cultures, and political systems, reflecting a shared commitment to human rights. Today, it remains the foundation for international human rights law, outlining 30 rights.
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The first article states that all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
Everyone is equal, regardless of race, color, gender, language, religion, political beliefs, or place of birth.
Everyone has the right to life, as well as the right to live in freedom and safety.
The fourth article states that everyone has the right to live free from slavery.
Everyone has the right to be free from torture and degrading, inhumane treatment or punishment.
Everyone has the right to be recognized as a person under the law, everywhere.
According to article seven, everyone is equal under the law and has the right to equal protection without discrimination. Also, all are equally protected from discrimination and from any actions that encourage such discrimination.
Everyone has the right to seek an effective remedy from competent national courts for actions that violate their fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution or law.
The ninth article states that no one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile.
Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal.
Everyone charged with a criminal offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Everyone has the right to privacy, including protection from unjust interference with their family, home, or correspondence, and from attacks on their honor or reputation.
Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state. They also have the right to leave any country, including their own, and return at will.
Everyone has the right to seek asylum in other countries to escape persecution. However, this right doesn't apply to prosecutions for non-political crimes or acts opposing the UN's principles.
Everyone has the right to a nationality and the freedom to change it.
Men and women of full age have the right to marry and form a family, with equal rights in marriage.
Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others.
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. This includes the right to change one's religion or belief, and to freely practice, teach, and express one's religion individually or collectively, both publicly and privately.
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression. This includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference, and to seek, receive, and share information and ideas through any media, across all borders.
All people have the right to peacefully assemble and associate with others.
Everyone has the right to participate in their country's government, either directly or through elected representatives, and to access public service equally. Government authority must reflect the people's will through free, fair elections.
Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and economic, social, and cultural rights essential for dignity.
Everyone has the right to work, receive equal pay, be protected against unemployment, and form or join trade unions.
The 24th article states that everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay.
Everyone has the right to an adequate standard of living, including food, housing, healthcare, and social services, with security in cases of hardship. Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care, and all children receive equal protection.
Everyone has the right to education, which should be free at least in the elementary stages. Technical, professional, and higher education should be accessible based on merit. Education should also promote human development, respect for rights, and global understanding.
Everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, enjoying the arts and sharing in scientific advancement.
Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in the declaration can be fully realized.
We all have a duty to other people, and we should protect and respect their rights and freedoms.
Nothing in this Declaration shall be interpreted as granting any State, group, or individual the right to engage in activities or acts that aim to destroy any of the outlined rights and freedoms.
Sources: (United Nations) (Amnesty International)
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document outlining the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to all people, everywhere. Adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, in response to the atrocities of World War II, it represents a global commitment to freedom, equality, and dignity. The UDHR was crafted by a diverse committee of representatives from various countries, cultures, and political systems, reflecting a shared commitment to human rights. Today, it remains the foundation for international human rights law, outlining 30 rights.
So, do you know your rights? Click on to find out.