Human Rights: Concepts, Principles, and Categories

Human

A human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction in alien).

Right

An entitlement to something, whether to concepts like justice and due process, or to ownership of property or some interest in property, real or personal.

Human Rights

Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. They apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe or how you choose to live your life.

Fundamental

Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. A central or primary rule or principles on which something is based.

Concept

Something conceived in the mind; THOUGHT, NOTION. An abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances.

Principles

A fundamentals truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

Universal

Everyone is born with and possesses the same rights regardless of their background, nationality, place of living or status.

Indivisible

All rights are equally important and cannot be separated from each other.

Inalienable

All human rights are non-derogable and cannot be removed by any political order.

Interdependent

Rights - political, civil, social, cultural and economic - are connected and none can be fully enjoyed without the others.

Dignity

The importance and value that a person has, that makes other people respect them or makes them respect themselves.

Fairness

The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable.

Equality

The same in importance and deserving the same treatment.

Respect

Is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone.

Independence

Freedom to make laws or decisions without being governed or controlled by another country, organization, etc.

Civil and Political Rights

Are said to be 'classic' and are known as 'liberty oriented human rights' because they provide, protect and guarantee individual liberty to an individual against the State and its agencies.

Right to Life

The right to live and not be killed.

Right to Freedom from Torture

The right to not be subjected to torture or inhumane treatment.

Right to a Fair Trial

The right to have a fair and public hearing in a competent court.

Right to Freedom of Assembly and Association

The right to gather peacefully and associate with others.

Right to Liberty and Security

The right to personal freedom and security from arbitrary detention.

Right to Freedom from Discrimination

The right to be treated equally without discrimination.

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Require more economic resources and positive actions from the State and have thus been referred to as 'rights-debts'. Known as 'security oriented human rights' because these rights jointly provide and guarantee the essential security in the life of an individual.

Right to an Adequate Standard of Living

The right to have a standard of living adequate for health and well-being.

Right to Education

The right to access education without discrimination.

Right to a Healthy Environment

The right to live in an environment that is not harmful to health or well-being.

Right to Social Security

The right to access social security benefits and support.