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Human Rights

Human rights are universal entitlements inherent to all individuals, encompassing civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Key principles include universality, indivisibility, and non-discrimination, supported by important documents like the UDHR and various international covenants. Protections are enforced through national laws, regional bodies, and international treaties, with human rights defenders essential in promoting these rights globally.

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Human Rights

Human rights are universal entitlements inherent to all individuals, encompassing civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Key principles include universality, indivisibility, and non-discrimination, supported by important documents like the UDHR and various international covenants. Protections are enforced through national laws, regional bodies, and international treaties, with human rights defenders essential in promoting these rights globally.

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights are fundamental entitlements that every individual is born with,
regardless of their nationality, religion, race, sex, or any other status. These rights
are universal, inalienable, and indivisible, meaning they apply to everyone, can't be
taken away, and are interconnected.

*Types of Human Rights:*

- *Civil and Political Rights:*


- Right to life, liberty, and security of person
- Freedom of expression, assembly, and association
- Right to participate in government
- *Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights:*
- Right to work, education, healthcare, and social security
- Right to participate in cultural life
- Protection of minority cultures and right to establish educational institutions

*Key Principles:*

- *Universality*: Human rights apply to everyone, everywhere.


- *Indivisibility*: Human rights are interconnected and can't be separated.
- *Non-discrimination*: Everyone is equal and deserves the same rights.

*Important Documents:*

- *Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)*: Adopted by the UN General


Assembly in 1948, outlining fundamental human rights.
- *International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)*: Protects civil and
political rights.
- *International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)*:
Protects economic, social, and cultural rights ¹ ².

*Human Rights Protections:*

- National laws and institutions


- Regional human rights bodies
- International treaties and organizations, such as the UN Human Rights Council

Human rights defenders play a crucial role in promoting and protecting these rights
worldwide ².

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