LAW LEGAL INFORMATION

Here’s a brief summary of all 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in plain language:


Articles 1–2: Basic Principles

  1. All humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

  2. Rights belong to everyone, no matter their race, gender, language, religion, or background.


Articles 3–11: Individual Rights

  1. Right to life, freedom, and safety.

  2. No slavery or forced labor of any kind.

  3. No torture or cruel, inhuman treatment.

  4. Everyone has the right to be recognized as a person before the law.

  5. Everyone is equal before the law and has the right to protection without discrimination.

  6. Right to legal help if rights are violated.

  7. No unfair arrest, detention, or exile.

  8. Right to a fair and public trial by an impartial court.

  9. Innocent until proven guilty; no punishment for acts not illegal at the time.


Articles 12–17: Civil and Political Freedoms

  1. Right to privacy—no interference in your personal life or reputation.

  2. Freedom of movement within and outside your country.

  3. Right to seek asylum from persecution in other countries.

  4. Right to a nationality; no one can be denied it arbitrarily.

  5. Right to marry and form a family, with free and full consent.

  6. Right to own property, alone or with others.


Articles 18–21: Freedom of Thought and Expression

  1. Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.

  2. Freedom of opinion and expression, including access to information.

  3. Right to peaceful assembly and association.

  4. Right to take part in government and access public services equally.


Articles 22–27: Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

  1. Right to social security and economic support for dignity.

  2. Right to work, fair pay, and to join trade unions.

  3. Right to rest and leisure, including reasonable work hours and holidays.

  4. Right to an adequate standard of living (food, housing, healthcare).

  5. Right to education, which should be free and compulsory at basic levels.

  6. Right to participate in cultural life, arts, and benefit from scientific progress.


Articles 28–30: Final Principles

  1. Right to a social and international order where rights can be fully realized.

  2. Duties to the community; rights can be limited only to respect others and ensure order.

  3. No one can take away these rights and freedoms from you.