Learn about the 4 pillars of human rights and how they work together to protect people around the world.
1. Every person and all peoples are entitled to active, free and meaningful participation in, contribution to, and enjoyment of civil, political, economic, social and cultural development, through which human rights and fundamental freedoms can be realized. This statement is primarily about:
2. States and other duty-bearers must comply with the legal norms and standards enshrined in human rights instruments. Where they fail to do so, aggrieved rights-holders are entitled to institute proceedings for appropriate redress before a competent court or other adjudicator. This statement is primarily about:
3. All persons shall be equal before the law. This statement is primarily about: