what are human rights

Human rights are moral principles or norms that are inherent to all human beings, regardless of their nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status. They are commonly understood as inalienable, fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because they are human. These rights are protected in municipal and international law and are applicable everywhere and at all times. They encompass a wide variety of rights, such as the right to a fair trial, protection against enslavement, prohibition of genocide, free speech, or the right to education. Human rights are indivisible, whether civil, political, economic, social, or cultural in nature, and they are inherent to the dignity of every human person