Human Rights

What are Human Rights?  Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person simply because they are human. These rights are universal, meaning they apply to everyone, everywhere, regardless of nationality, gender, race, religion, or any other status. Key Characteristics of Human Rights: Universal : Apply to all people. Inalienable : Cannot be taken away (except in specific situations like imprisonment through due process). Indivisible : All rights are equally important and interconnected. Interdependent : The realization of one right often depends on the realization of others. Examples of Human Rights: Right to life and liberty Freedom of speech and expression Right to education Freedom from torture and slavery Right to work and earn a fair wage Right to privacy Freedom of religion These rights are outlined in documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) , adopted by the United Nations in 1948. Want a breakdown of specif...