Article 19, therefore, enshrines everyone’s right to freedom of thought and expression, ruling that the right to have thoughts without hindrance is the right to express that thought–verbally, in writing, in print, in artistic expression, or in any other form. This is a principle necessary for democratic community since it enables individuals to express themselves, […]
Article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights postulates that everyone has the right to own property, whether it is alone or in common with others, and that no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his or her property. In other words, the people have a right to acquire, possess and use property without
Article 16 concerns marriage and family issues. It merely states: Men and women of legal age have the right to marry and to found a family without any limitation due to race, nationality, or religion. Marriage shall be entered into only with full and free consent of the intending spouses. Family is the natural and
Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is committed to the right to nationality, declaring that: Everyone has the right to a nationality. All have the right to a nationality. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality nor denied the right to change his nationality. Thus, nationality becomes an essential human
Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states as follows: Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution. This article is especially crucial to offer refuge to the applicant who, fleeing persecution at home through violent attacks, wars, or oppression, will be saved from all harm.
Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that an individual has the right to move around and live in any country within the borders of the said State. Every citizen has the right to leave one’s country as well as to return to one’s country. The article highlights the freedom aspect, which
Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights protects the right to privacy and from arbitrary interference. “Everyone has respect for his privacy, family, home and correspondence.” Everyone has the right to hold their own personal matters confidential. It is, therefore, postulated that everybody has the right to be protected by the law from
Article 11 centers on the right to a fair trial, emphasizing that everyone who is accused of any penal offense shall benefit from the presumption of being innocent until proven otherwise; he shall be informed promptly and in detail of the charges against him, and shall have the right to have adequate time and facilities
Article 10 of the UDHR ensures that everyone has the right to a fair and public hearing by an independent court if they are facing legal charges. This means that if someone is accused of breaking the law, even if guilty they are still legally entitled to have their case heard openly and judged fairly,
Article 9 of the UDHR protects people from being unfairly arrested, detained, or forced to leave their country. It ensures that no one can take away your freedom without a good reason or legal process. This right is especially important in countries where governments or authorities regularly abuse their power. Although the UDHR isn’t a
