Human Rights
Human Rights are the basic rights and freedoms that every individual is entitled to simply because they are human. These rights are universal, meaning they apply to all people everywhere, regardless of race, religion, gender, nationality, or any other status.
✨ Key Features of Human Rights
1. Universal – They apply to all people without discrimination.
2. Inalienable – They cannot be taken away (except in rare cases by law, e.g., imprisonment after a fair trial).
3. Indivisible & Interdependent – All rights (civil, political, social, economic, cultural) are equally important and interconnected.
4. Legally Protected – Guaranteed by national and international laws.
📜 Examples of Human Rights
Right to life and liberty. Freedom of speech and expression. Right to equality before law. Freedom of religion and belief. Right to education. Right to work and fair wages. Right to health, food, clothing, and shelter.
🌍 Important Declarations & Laws
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948 – Adopted by the UN, foundation of international human rights.
Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35) protect human rights in India. National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC), 1993 – Established in India to protect and promote human rights.
Human Rights = Rights that protect dignity, freedom, and equality of every person.
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