Human rights are the building blocks that make sure our lives are full, free, and valued by others.
We all have the same human rights. We all should be treated equally and respectfully.
Our human rights are explained in two important documents:
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
- The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Our human rights have an important place in many of our Australian state, territory, and federal laws. This means disrespecting human rights is not just wrong, it might also have serious legal consequences.