Article 3:
Right to Life, Freedom, and Safety

 

Full Text

Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.

Student Text

You have the right to live freely and safely.

Resources

Article 3 in the News

Featured
Britain’s Violent Riots: What We Know
Britain’s Violent Riots: What We Know
Palestinians condemn suspension of UNRWA funding by Western nations
Palestinians condemn suspension of UNRWA funding by Western nations
What does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas look like?
What does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas look like?

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 3: Right to Life
Explanatory articles on each right contained in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Explainer Video – Article 3: Right to Life
Short videos about each of the UDHR’s 30 articles by the Platform of European Memory and Conscience. Each video includes testimony from a witness to atrocities by European totalitarian regimes.