Human rights

Topic sh85026379 · K3236-K3268.5 · id.loc.gov

Scope Notes

Here are entered works on the rights of persons regardless of their legal, socioeconomic or cultural status and as recognized by the international community. Works on citizens' rights as established by law and protected by constitution are entered under [Civil rights.]

Some works on human rights cataloged before 1987 may be found under [Civil rights.]

Used for

Basic rights
Civil rights (International law)
Human rights--Law and legislation
Rights of man
Rights, Human

Examples

Note under [Civil rights]

Related Terms (3)

Human security
Transitional justice
Truth commissions

Broader groupings:

Narrower Terms (24)

Children's rights
Civil rights
Cultural rights
Economic rights
Group rights
International law and human rights
Linguistic rights
Respect for persons--Law and legislation
Right to Internet access
Right to bodily autonomy
Right to democracy
Right to development
Right to food
Right to good administration
Right to housing
Right to labor
Right to life
Right to sanitation
Right to voluntary isolation
Right to water
Sexual rights
Slavery--Law and legislation
Social rights
Women's rights