Human Rights
Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to
regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, language,
or other status.
Human rights include civil and political rights, such as the right to live with liberty and freedom of expression; and social, cultural and economic rights including the right to participate in culture, the right to food, and the right to work and receive an education. Human rights are protected and upheld by international and national laws and treaties.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the foundation of the international system of protection for human rights. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10th, 1948. This day is celebrated annually as International Human Rights Day. The 30 articles of the UDHR establish the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of all people. It is a vision for human dignity that transcends political boundaries and authority, committing governments to uphold the fundamental rights of each person.
Human rights include civil and political rights, such as the right to live with liberty and freedom of expression; and social, cultural and economic rights including the right to participate in culture, the right to food, and the right to work and receive an education. Human rights are protected and upheld by international and national laws and treaties.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the foundation of the international system of protection for human rights. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10th, 1948. This day is celebrated annually as International Human Rights Day. The 30 articles of the UDHR establish the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of all people. It is a vision for human dignity that transcends political boundaries and authority, committing governments to uphold the fundamental rights of each person.
(UDHR) The Universal Declaration of Human RightsWhat is the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Learn the history of this important document, celebrating it’s 60th anniversary in December 2008.
Read the UDHRLearn the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read the abbreviated version or the complete text.
Amnesty InternationalThe international organization dedicated to protecting and defending Human Rights.
The EldersOut of deep concern for the challenges currently facing all of the people of our world, this group of leaders including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Kofi Annan have convened to contribute their wisdom, independent leadership and integrity to tackling some of the world’s toughest problems.