humanrightslaws
nounUK /ˌhjuːmən ˈraɪts lɔːz/
US /ˌhjuːmən ˈraɪts lɔːz/
These are rules that say every person must be treated fairly and kindly.
Human rights laws protect children from being forced to work.
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2. The set of international agreements that list the basic freedoms every person should have.
The United Nations helped write many human rights laws.
3. Rules in a country that stop the government from treating people badly.
Human rights laws let people speak freely without fear.
4. Laws that make sure everyone gets fair treatment no matter who they are.
Human rights laws say schools cannot turn away children because of their skin color.