UDHR: Civil Liberties

Civil Liberties —

Civil liberties are the universal rights and freedoms that protect individuals from abuse by government powers.They include, among others, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, the right to privacy, the right to vote, and the right to be free from torture.

We encourage you to think about how Civil Liberties affect you and the lives of those around you. Please send us your Photo.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, relevant articles:

• Article 5 — Freedom from Torture and Degrading Treatment
• Article 6 — Right to Recognition as a Person before the Law
• Article 7 — Right to Equality before the Law
• Article 9 — Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest and Exile
• Article 12 — Freedom from Interference with Privacy, Family, Home, and Correspondence
• Article 19 — Freedom of Opinion and Information
• Article 20 — Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association

For more information about UUSC's Civil Liberties Program, visit www.uusc.org/civilliberties.