Classification of Human Rights
Classification of Human Rights
Classification of Human Rights
Civil and political rights are enshrined in articles 3 to 21 of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights (UDHR) and in the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (ICCPR).
Economic, social and cultural rights are enshrined in articles 22 to 28 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and in the International Covenant on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights(ICESCR).
Craft production is the process of manufacturing by hand with or without the aid of
tools. The term Craft production refers to a manufacturing technique applied in the
hobbies of handicraft but was also the common method of manufacture in the pre-
industrialized world, such as in the production of pottery
Industrial production is a measure of output of the industrial sector of the economy. The
industrial sector includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
4. Special Procedures
The special procedures of the Human Rights Council are prominent, independent
experts working on a voluntary basis, who examine, monitor, publicly report and
advice on human rights from a thematic or country-specific perspective.
5. UNDG-HRM
The UN Development Group’s Human Rights Mainstreaming Mechanism (UNDG-
HRM) advances human rights mainstreaming efforts within the UN development
system.
6. Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to
Protect
The Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide acts as a catalyst to raise
awareness of the causes and dynamics of genocide, to alert relevant actors where
there is a risk of genocide, and to advocate and mobilize for appropriate action;
the Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect leads the conceptual, political,
institutional and operational development of the Responsibility to Protect.
Articles 1–2 established the basic concepts of dignity, liberty, equality, and
brotherhood.
Articles 3–5 established other individual rights, such as the right to life and the
prohibition of slavery and torture.
Articles 6–11 refer to the fundamental legality of human rights with specific
remedies cited for their defence when violated.
Articles 12–17 established the rights of the individual towards the community
(including such things as freedom of movement).
Articles 18–21 sanctioned the so-called "constitutional liberties", and with
spiritual, public, and political freedoms.
Articles 22–27 sanctioned an individual's economic, social and cultural rights,
including healthcare.
Articles 28–30 established the general ways of using these rights.