What Are The 30 Human Rights?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly that states 30 basic rights that all human beings are entitled to. These rights include the right to life, liberty and security of person; freedom from torture, slavery and arbitrary arrest; the right to a fair trial; and freedom of expression, religion and association. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is binding on all UN member states, which are required to take steps to ensure their realization. Violations of human rights are punishable under international law. The 30 human rights—freedom of thought, expression, religion, assembly and movement; the right to a fair trial and due process of law; freedom from slavery and torture; women’s rights; children’s rights; rights of people with disabilities—are indivisible and interdependent, and must be enjoyed together in order to be fully realized. They are universal in nature, applying to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or other characteristic. Everyone has a responsibility to respect and protect the human rights of others. States have a primary responsibility for ensuring the human rights of their citizens, but the international community also has a role to play in promoting and protecting human rights. The 30 human rights are an important part of the global effort to build a just and peaceful world.