 Everyone has a right to live in a world in which
human beings enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from
fear and want. These are inalienable rights which must be common to
humankind everywhere in the world.
Preamble – UN Declaration of Human Rights
Article 1
All human
beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are
endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one
another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Article 2
Everyone
is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this
Declaration of Rights, without distinction of any kind, such as
race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion,
national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Article
29
Everyone
has duties to the community to ensure the full recognition and
respect for the rights and freedoms of others.
What do
these articles say about Human Rights?
Do these Articles suggest that rights (freedoms)
or responsibilities (duties) are more important?
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