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The 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights , the UN lays the foundation to guarantee justice, freedom and peace for every human being. And that is why every December 10 we celebrate Human Rights Day. Do you know what these rights are? Do you want to know more about them? New call to action human-rights-school-refugees School in the Al Jaleel Palestinian refugee camp. © Pablo Tosco / Oxfam Intermón Universal rights: definition Universal rights are defined as universal, interdependent and indivisible, because all human beings are recognized without any exclusion and because if we are deprived of access to one of these rights, the rest will be harmed. Human rights also represent an obligation for States that must ensure their respect , and cannot limit them, and instead must actively fight to protect them and prevent any abuse. Universal rights are a guarantee for equality and non-discrimination: every human being is born free and equal in terms of dignity and rights. Download our free guide with all the information you need to know about human rights here. Everyone can live and be treated equally regardless of their wealth, their power, their sex, their social or religious status, their nationality, their place of residence, the color of their skin, their language or any other condition that could be exclusive. And that is why it was necessary to draft this Declaration of Human Rights.

But... do you know what they are? Some universal rights that we must remember: Article 1. All human beings are born free and equal Article 3. Every individual has the right to life Article 4. No one will be subjected to slavery or servitude Article 5. No one will be subjected to torture or cruel punishment or treatment Article 18. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion Article 19. Every individual has the right to freedom of opinion and expression Albania Mobile Number List Article 23. Everyone has the right to work Article 26. Every individual has the right to education If you are looking to delve deeper into the topic, we recommend reading the article " The main characteristics of human rights ." Compliance with Human Rights It is enough to simply read them and look around us to realize that the reality around us does not always correspond to the intention of improving people's lives. It is not necessary, either, to travel very far to see if these rights are transgressed: Do you think they are fulfilled in all parts of the planet? Keep reading... One of the causes of the violation of universal rights is armed conflicts . In 2013, wars caused 113,000 deaths worldwide, exceeding the victims of the previous year, and there are currently 13 countries suffering from this type of conflict.



Europe is no exception either: we have the serious situation in Ukraine, but the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa are the areas where armed conflicts are most active. The most vulnerable group continues to be boys and girls . We must not forget that hundreds of minors under 18 years of age are dragged into war and forcibly become soldiers. In response to this devastating situation, international NGOs are actively working. Amnesty International is a member of the Coalition to End the Use of Child Soldiers, which aims to end the recruitment of minors and fight discrimination against Roma children in education. Together with other NGOs, such as Save The Children , Unicef, World Vision or Plan España , it ensures compliance with children's rights. human-rights-childhood Sara Ramos Gómez (left) with her friends. © Agata Skowronek / Oxfam Intermón The news in the press, radio, television and internet present us with a panorama that can make us lose confidence in the ability of human beings to promote change. However, at the citizen level you can collaborate with NGOs that fight to guarantee compliance with universal rights, such as Oxfam Intermón or Plan-España. New call to action It is time to keep in mind that being able to enjoy our rights is linked to the respect we show for maintaining and preserving the rights of others.