What is the difference between civil rights and human rights?

Explore the differences between civil rights and human rights to empower yourself and effect change in society.

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Understanding the Difference Between Civil Rights and Human Rights When discussing rights and freedoms, two terms frequently come up: civil rights and human rights. Both are crucial for ensuring justice and equality in societies worldwide, but they aren't the same. Grasping their differences is key to understanding how they affect individual lives and legal systems. What Are Human Rights? Human rights are rights that every person holds simply by virtue of being human; they are universal and inalienable. These rights are recognised globally and are designed to protect individuals against abuses while ensuring dignity, freedom, and equality. The concept of...
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