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Human Rights Vocab Definitions

The document provides definitions for key human rights vocabulary, including basic rights such as the right to privacy, freedom of speech, and the right to education. It references important historical documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Bill of Rights. Additionally, it explains concepts like due process and the terms ratify and curtail in the context of human rights.

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Human Rights Vocab Definitions

The document provides definitions for key human rights vocabulary, including basic rights such as the right to privacy, freedom of speech, and the right to education. It references important historical documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Bill of Rights. Additionally, it explains concepts like due process and the terms ratify and curtail in the context of human rights.

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Human Rights Vocabulary Definitions

WORD SIMPLE DEFINITION

Human Rights Basic rights and freedoms that belong to


every person in the world.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights A 1948 document by the United Nations


(UN) that lists the rights all people should have.

Declaration of the Rights of the Man & the An early French law that stated all citizens
Citizen of 1793 (France) are equal and have natural rights.

Bill of Rights (USA) The first 10 amendments to the U.S.


Constitution that protect individual
freedoms.

Vietnamese Constitution, chapter 2 (2012) Part of Vietnam’s law that explains citizens’
rights and duties.

Right to Privacy The right to keep your personal life and


information private.

Freedom of Speech The right to express your opinions without


fear or punishment.

Freedom of Association The right to join or form groups, clubs, or


organizations.

Freedom of Religion The right to believe in and practice any


religion, or none at all.

Right to Education The right to go to school and learn without


discrimination.

Right to Life The right of every person to live and be


protected from harm.

Equality Before the Law Everyone must be treated the same by the
law, no matter who they are.

Due Process The right to a fair trial and legal treatment


under the law.

Ratify To officially approve or confirm a law or


agreement.
Curtail To limit or reduce something, such as rights
or freedoms.

Promote To support or encourage something to


grow or improve.

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