What are human rights?

Human rights are the fair treatment everyone should get, no matter who they are.

Imagine you and your friends are playing a game at recess. You all have the same rules to follow, no one gets extra turns or special powers just because of what they wear or where they live. That’s like human rights, it means every person in the world should be treated fairly, with respect and kindness.

Think of human rights as a super special backpack that everyone gets to carry. Inside this backpack are things like:

• The right to learn and play
• The right to feel safe at home
• The right to speak your thoughts out loud

No one’s backpack is bigger or heavier than another, they’re all the same size, so no one feels left out.

Sometimes people forget about these rights, but just like you know the rules of your favorite game, everyone should know that fair treatment is something that belongs to all of us.