protecting human rights

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, 1948)

  The UDHR protects 30 fundamental human rights to ensure freedom, equality, and dignity for all individuals. These rights apply worldwide and influence national laws.
• Examples of Key Human Rights

  1. Freedom & Equality (Article 1) – All humans are born free and equal.
  2. Protection from Discrimination (Article 2) – No one should be discriminated against.
  3. Right to Life, Liberty & Security (Article 3) – Protection from harm, violence, and threats.
  4. Freedom from Slavery (Article 4) – No one can be enslaved.
  5. Freedom from Torture (Article 5) – No cruel or inhumane punishment.
• • 6.A Fair Trial (Article 10) – Everyone has the right to a fair and public trial.
  • 7.Freedom of Expression (Article 19) – People can express opinions freely.
  • 8.Participation in Politics (Article 21) – Right to vote and take part in democracy.
  • 9.Right to Education (Article 26) – Free primary education must be available to all.
• Links Between Rights & Responsibilities

  Rights come with responsibilities. For example:

  • Rights protected by the law → Responsibility to obey the law.
  • Right to vote in politics → Responsibility to participate in elections.
• Identify two human rights that support democracy.

  • The right to participate in politics, for example voting in an election or standing for election.
  • The right to freedom of peaceful assembly or association, for example arranging a march or rally as a pressure group protest.