The World, Explained · 45 sec
Human rights
A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
Human rights are universally recognized moral principles or norms that establish standards of human behavior and are often protected by both national and international laws.
- How it works
These rights are considered inherent and inalienable, meaning they belong to every individual simply by virtue of being human.
- Why it matters
They encompass a broad range of civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, such as the right to life, freedom of speech, protection against enslavement, and right to education.
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- Why it matters
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
Human rights are universally recognized moral principles or norms that establish standards of human behavior and are often protected by both national and international laws.