Human rights
Human Rights
Human Rights (pronunciation: /ˈhjuːmən raɪts/) are the basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, regardless of nationality, sex, ethnicity, religion, language, or any other status. The concept of human rights has its roots in several cultural and religious traditions, although the modern understanding of these rights has been significantly influenced by the philosophical developments of the Enlightenment era.
Etymology
The term "human rights" is derived from the English words "human", meaning "of or relating to humans", and "rights", meaning "things to which one has a just claim". The concept of rights tied to human nature has been discussed and defended in legal and philosophical circles since at least the time of the ancient Greeks.
Related Terms
- Civil Rights: These are the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality. They are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals.
- Natural Rights: These are the rights that are not contingent upon the laws, customs, or beliefs of any particular culture or government, and therefore universal and inalienable.
- Social Rights: These are the rights that give people social and economic security, sometimes referred to as security rights.
- Political Rights: These are the rights that involve participation in the establishment or administration of a government and are usually held to include the right to vote, the right to peaceful assembly, the right to petition, and the right to freedom of speech.
- Economic Rights: These are the rights that concern the production, development, and management of material for the necessities of life.
- Cultural Rights: These are the rights aimed at preserving and enhancing cultural diversity and heritage.
See Also
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- International Human Rights Law
- Human Rights Violations
- Human Rights Activism
- Human Rights Organizations
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Human rights
- Wikipedia's article - Human rights
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