Unfortunately, the phrase "7 principal human rights" is not a recognized or established categorization within international human rights law. Human rights are considered indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated. There isn't a universally agreed upon list of principal rights that are considered more important than others. However, we can identify core rights frequently emphasized. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) offer a comprehensive framework.
Therefore, instead of listing "7 principal human rights," I will highlight key rights often considered fundamental and essential, drawing on the themes in the provided short answer and broader human rights principles. These are often intertwined:
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Freedom of Movement: This encompasses the right to move freely within a country and to leave and return to one's own country. Restrictions on movement should only occur under specific, justifiable circumstances, in accordance with law.
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Equality Before the Law and the Right to a Fair Trial: Everyone is equal before the law and entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. This includes the right to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty according to law.
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Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion: Individuals have the right to hold their own beliefs, whether religious or not, and to manifest these beliefs in teaching, practice, worship, and observance.
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Freedom of Opinion and Expression: This includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
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Peaceful Assembly and Freedom of Association: People have the right to gather peacefully and to associate with others to pursue common interests. This includes the right to form and join trade unions.
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Right to Participate in Public Affairs and Elections: Citizens have the right to take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives. They also have the right to vote and to be elected.
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Right to Life: Every human being has the inherent right to life. This right should be protected by law.
It's crucial to remember that these rights are interconnected and form part of a broader framework of human rights, as defined in the UDHR and other international treaties. Focusing solely on these seven doesn't diminish the importance of other rights. They are presented here as fundamental examples related to the provided text.
