This document provides an overview of human rights including:
- A brief introduction defining human rights and how they safeguard citizens' interests.
- A history section noting that ancient peoples did not view universal human rights as we do today, and that the 18th century American and French Revolutions led to declarations establishing rights like life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
- Sections on women's rights, children's rights, and two basic rights - freedom of expression and the right to study in one's mother tongue.
- It concludes with thanks and cites additional resources on the topic of human rights.