Human Rights – Cornerstone of international laws. Human standards and protection by law

Note: These are rights which are believed to belong to every person. Human rights are the rights a person should be entitled to simply because they are a human being. They include the right to education and fair treatment. The precise meaning of the term rights is controversial and is the subject of continued philosophical debate.

To remember the meaning of the term Human Rights, use the following mnemonic:

Humans are not always right (human rights), so we need laws to protect most people.