What Are Human Rights and Why They Belong to Everyone

What are human rights? They are not politics. They are not a privilege. They are the foundation of every person’s life. Human rights are the right to live. To live without fear. Without violence. Without threats. They are the right to be free. To speak freely. To think freely. To choose your own life freely. They are the right to dignity. To be treated as a human being. With respect. Always. They are the right to be with your family. Not to be separated. Not to be forgotten. Human rights belong to everyone. No matter who you are. Where you live. Or what you believe. Human rights are not a gift from the state. They are what every person is born with. And they are what no one has the right to take away. Human rights are the foundation of every person’s life. They belong to everyone from birth. And no one has the right to take them away. Do not be afraid to stand up for your rights. DAYANÇ / Turkmenistan Human Rights Platform