Classification of Human Rights

 Right to vote
First Generation
Civil and political
rights. The first generation
of human rights are based
on the principles of
individualism and non-
interference—they tend to
be “negative” rights, based
on the Anglo-American
principles of liberty.
 Right to freedom
 Right to security
 Freedom of speech
 Freedom of religión
 Freedom of assembly
 Freedom of association
 Right to be treated with
dignity
 Right to a fair trial

Human Rights Second Generation  Right to housing

Inalienable fundamental
rights inherently entitled
to all human beings
equally.
Economic, social and
cultural rights.
 They guarantee different
members of the citizenry equal
conditions and treatment.
 Right to work
 Right to health care
 Right to social security
 Right to education
 Right to food and clothing

 Right to economic and

Third Generation
Collective/solidarity
rights. Corresponding
primarily to rights of a
collective or communal
nature, such as rights to a
healthy environment,
economic development,
self-determination, etc.
political Independence
 Right to peace
 Right to a healthy
environment
 Right to national and
cultural identity
 Right to live in a
cohesive and harmonious
society
 Right to the use of
science and technological
advances