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Annex A:6
Human Rights
What are human rights?
Human rights are things that we need to live a happy, healthy and meaningful life.
Human rights are based on recognized needs such as right to life, food, health,
clothing, shelter, protection, work, education, privacy, the right to own land and
property, and other needs such as freedom from discrimination, freedom of
sexual expression, freedom to have a child, freedom of association, and freedom
of speech.
We have human rights simply because we are human. We are born with them.
Human rights are universal. They exist even if the state does not recognize them.
The foundation for most rights is the right to dignity and equality. Human rights
recognize that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
People have to respect our dignity and worth as human beings, even if they don’t
like what we are doing.
Human rights are based on principles of fairness and justice. Human rights
mean that we should be treated fairly by everyone regardless of our class,
gender, sexual orientation, etc.
Human rights mean that we should respect and not harm one another, so human
rights go hand in hand with responsibilities.
What human rights are included in Cambodia’s constitution?
The right to life
The right to personal liberty and security of person
The right to freedom of conscience, expression, assembly, association and
movement
The right to privacy (confidentiality)
The right to a fair trial when charged with a crime
Protection from deprivation of property and security
Freedom from torture and from inhumane and degrading treatment
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