WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS?

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty. Freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS:

• Right to equality
• Right to freedom
• Right against exploitation
• Right to freedom of religion
• Cultural and educational rights
• Right to constitutional remedies

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS:

1. Commitment to children’s rights

• The marketplace
• The work place
• The community & the environment

2. Elimination of child labor
3. Decent work for young workers, parents and caregivers
4. Protection and safety of children
5. Safe products and services for children
6. Responsible marketing and advertising
7. Respect children’s rights in relation to environment and land acquisition
8. Children’s rights in security arrangements
9. Protect children in emergencies
10. Reinforce government and community efforts to fulfill children’s rights

INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS (ICCPR)

 

ARTICLE 18

1. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right shall include freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief this choice, and freedom either individually or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in worship, observations, practice and teaching.
2. No one shall be subject to coercion which would impair his freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice.
3. Freedom to manifest one’s religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety. Other, health, or morals of the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.

UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL DECLRATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

SIMPLIFIED VERSION

The simplified version of the 30 article of the universal declaration of human rights has been created especially for young people.

1. We are all born free & equal.
2. Don’t discriminate.
3. The right to life.
4. No slavery.
5. No torture.
6. You have rights no matter where you go.
7. We’re all equal before the law.
8.Your human rights are protected by law.
9.No unfair detainment.
10.The right to trail.
11.We’re always innocent till proven guilty.
12.The right to privacy.
13.Freedom to move.
14.The right to seek a safe place to live.
15.Right to a nationality.
16.Marriage and family.
17.The right to your own things.
18.Freedom of thought.
19.Freedom of expression.
20.The right to public assembly.
21.The right to democracy.
22.Social security.
23.Workers’ rights.
24.The right to play.
25.Food and shelter for all.
26.The right to education.
27.Copyright.
28.A fair and free world.
29.Responsibility.
30.No one can take away your human rights.