All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason ... under national or international law, at the time when it was committed. Nor shall a heavier penalty ...

Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10 to honor the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ...

Philosophers have usually avoided arguing that all non-human animals have rights because: the consequences are so limiting for humanity it would give rights to creatures that are so simple that ...

1. What can be defined as human rights? a) Those benefits granted to any adult person. b) Those entitlements for those lawfully residing in a given country. c) Those rights inherent to all human ...

George Soros' philanthropy, Open Society Foundations, will continue to fund human rights movements around the world.

The community has been urged to continue advocating for the rights of all. The Bermuda Human Rights Commission issued the call as the global community observes Human Rights Day tomorrow.

Regardless of the reason for their movement, we insist that all people on the move be treated with dignity and respect for their basic human rights.

and non-discrimination for all. This day celebrates progress in human rights, raises awareness of ongoing issues, and emphasizes the global community's responsibility to uphold the Declaration's p ...