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Discover the history behind human rights and explore the Universal Declaration in an introductory booklet.
FREE BOOKLETALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE BORN FREE AND EQUAL IN DIGNITY AND RIGHTS.
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Explore the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These short labels are a learning guide; read the Declaration for the full wording.
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Read the DeclarationEquality and dignity
2Freedom from discrimination
3Life, liberty and security
4Freedom from slavery
5Freedom from torture
6Recognition as a person before the law
7Equality before the law
8Effective legal remedy
9Freedom from arbitrary detention
10A fair and public hearing
11Presumption of innocence
12Privacy and reputation
13Freedom of movement
14Seeking asylum
15A nationality
16Marriage and family
17Owning property
18Thought, conscience and religion
19Opinion and expression
20Peaceful assembly and association
21Participation in government
22Social security
23Work and fair pay
24Rest and leisure
25An adequate standard of living
26Education
27Culture, science and authorship
28A social and international order protecting rights
29Duties to the community
30Protection against the destruction of rights
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