liveaction.org
2025-10-20
A basic human right is a fundamental entitlement inherent to all individuals, universally recognized and protected, regardless of their background or status. These rights are considered inalienable and essential for human dignity, freedom, and well-being.
The concept of human rights gained significant international recognition after World War II, particularly in response to the atrocities of the Holocaust. This led to the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR - https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
Universally accepted basic human rights include...
the right to life and liberty
the right of freedom of opinion and expression
the right to education
the right to own property
the right to water and nutrition
the right to not be enslaved or tortured
the right to religious or moral convictions
The decision to terminate a pregnancy is not listed in the UDHR.