The Union

The UDHR in brief

Everyone is born free and equal in rights.

  1. Human rights apply to who you are, where you are.

  2. You have the right to life, liberty, and security.

  3. Slavery is prohibited.

  4. Torture is prohibited. You have the right to recognition before the law.

  5. The law is the same for everyone.

  6. If you have suffered injustice, you must receive legal protection.

  7. You cannot be arbitrarily detained or deported.

  8. You have the right to a fair and public trial by an independent judge.

  9. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

  10. You have the right to privacy and to the protection of your good name.

  11. You may move freely within your own country. You may leave any country (including your own).

  12. If your human rights are threatened, you may apply for asylum in another country.

  13. You have the right to a nationality.

  14. You may marry whomever you wish and start a family.

  15. You have the right to own property, and no one may take it from you arbitrarily.

  16. You may choose your own religion or belief and live accordingly.

  17. You may express your opinion and seek information from any source.

  18. You may form an association, and no one may be compelled to belong to it.

  19. Everyone may participate in elections and stand for election.

  20. You have the right to social security.

  21. You have the right to freely chosen work, with fair wages. Trade unions are free.

  22. You have the right to rest, leisure, and paid holidays.

  23. You have the right to an adequate income; the state must provide for you if necessary.

  24. You have the right to education.

  25. You have the right to enjoy arts and culture. Culture must be protected.

  26. All governments must ensure that human rights are respected.

  27. The laws and democracy must protect human rights.

  28. None of the above may be misused to negate human rights.

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