What is fundamental right
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Fundamental rights are a group of rights that have been recognized by a high degree of protection from encroachment. These rights are specifically identified in a Constitution, or have been found under Due Process of law
Fundamental rights are a group of rights that have been recognized by a high degree of protection from encroachment. These rights are specifically identified in a Constitution, or have been found under Due Process of law. There are however instances of violation of these rights over the world with the United Nations estimating a total of 357 killings and 30 forced disappearances of human rights defenders, journalists and trade unionist in 47 countries in 2019.[1] The Sustainable Development Goal 16 underscores the link between promoting human rights which is an integral part of the 2030 Agenda and sustaining peace.[2]
List of important rights Edit
Some universally recognised rights that are seen as fundamental, i.e., contained in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the U.N. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, or the U.N. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, include the following:
Right to self-determination[3]
Right to liberty[4]
Right to due process of law[4]
Right to freedom of movement[5]
Right to privacy[6]
Right to freedom of thought[7]
Right to freedom of religion[7]
Right to freedom of expression[8]
Right to peaceful assembly[9]
Right to freedom of association