Article 24: Right to Rest and Leisure
FULL TEXT
Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay.
Student TEXT
You have the right to rest and relaxation, which includes limiting the number of hours you have to work, and receiving paid holidays once in a while.
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Further Learning
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document in the history of human rights and international relations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Amnesty International
Overview of the UDHR by Amnesty International, an international NGO supporting human rights
30 Articles on the 30 Articles – Article 24: Right to Rest and Leisure
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