Global Human Rights Institute

Universal Human Rights

Our primary classification follows the 30 numbered articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Descriptive topic labels are editorial navigation aids, not official article titles. The declaration is distinct from later treaties and national law.

Article 1Equality and human dignity Article 2Freedom from discrimination Article 3Life, liberty and personal security Article 4Freedom from slavery Article 5Freedom from torture Article 6Recognition before the law Article 7Equality before the law Article 8Effective legal remedy Article 9Freedom from arbitrary detention Article 10Fair and public hearing Article 11Presumption of innocence Article 12Privacy, family, home and correspondence Article 13Freedom of movement Article 14Asylum from persecution Article 15Nationality Article 16Marriage and family Article 17Property Article 18Thought, conscience and religion Article 19Opinion and expression Article 20Peaceful assembly and association Article 21Participation in government Article 22Social security Article 23Work and fair employment Article 24Rest and leisure Article 25Adequate standard of living Article 26Education Article 27Cultural life and scientific advancement Article 28Social and international order Article 29Duties and lawful limitations Article 30Protection against destruction of rights

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