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Know Your Rights

Clear, practical information to help people understand fundamental rights, recognize possible violations, and know where to seek support.

Rights belong to everyone

Human rights protect dignity, safety, equality, participation, and access to justice. They apply to every person, including people who may face additional barriers.

How to use these guides

Choose a right to read a plain-language overview, possible warning signs, practical steps, and when to contact the Commission.

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Rights guides

These guides use plain language and do not assume legal knowledge.

Right to Liberty and SecurityEvery person should be protected from arbitrary loss of liberty and threats to personal safety.

Freedom from TortureNo person should be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

Equality and Non-discriminationEveryone is entitled to equal dignity, protection, and access to rights without unfair discrimination.

Women's RightsWomen and girls are entitled to equal rights, safety, participation, and access to justice.

Children's RightsEvery child is entitled to safety, development, education, care, identity, and a voice in matters affecting them.

Disability RightsPersons with disabilities have equal rights to dignity, autonomy, access, participation, and protection.

Fair Trial RightsEvery person facing a legal determination is entitled to a fair, independent, and appropriately timely process.

Freedom of ExpressionPeople should be able to seek, receive, and share ideas and information subject only to lawful, necessary safeguards.

Freedom of AssociationPeople should be able to form, join, and take part in lawful groups and organizations without unjust interference.

Right to PrivacyPeople are entitled to appropriate protection for their private life, family, home, communications, and personal information.

Property RightsPeople should be able to own, use, and enjoy property without arbitrary deprivation or unlawful interference.

Rights in DetentionA person in detention retains human dignity and fundamental protections even while liberty is lawfully restricted.

Economic and Social RightsHuman dignity depends on fair access to essential conditions such as health, education, housing, water, work, and social protection.

Concerned about a human-rights violation?

The Commission's complaint guidance explains what can be reported and how information should be shared safely.

Report a Violation Contact information