What Are Human Rights?
Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. These rights apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe, or how you choose to live your life.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, it sets out fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
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