Basic Characteristics of Human Rights

Basic Characteristics of Human Rights

Inherent – they are not granted by any person or authority.

Fundamental – they are fundamental rights because without them, the life and dignity of man will be meaningless

Inalienable – they cannot be taken away from the individual.

Indivisible – they can’t be denied even when other rights have already been enjoyed .

Universal - they are universal. They apply irrespective of one’s origin or status.

They are enforceable without national border.

 Interdependent - they are interdependent because the fulfillment or exercise of one human right cannot be had without the realization of the other.

Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on 10th December every year. It is to honour the United Nations General Assembly for declaring the human rights universally.