What are the generations of human rights ?

There are three generations of human rights:

1. First generation: Civil and political rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and security, freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, and the right to a fair trial.

2. Second generation: Economic, social, and cultural rights, which include the right to education, healthcare, housing, and employment, as well as the right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being.

3. Third generation: Collective rights, which include the right to self-determination, development, peace, and a healthy environment. These rights are often seen as emerging rights that address the needs of communities and future generations.

First Generation (Civil and Political Rights)

- Right to life, liberty, and security of person
- Freedom of thought, expression, and assembly
- Right to vote and participate in government
- Protection against arbitrary arrest, detention, and torture

Second Generation (Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights)

- Right to work in just and favorable conditions
- Right to social security and healthcare
- Right to education
- Right to an adequate standard of living

Third Generation (Solidarity and Environmental Rights)

- Right to peace, development, and a clean environment
- Right to self-determination of peoples
- Right to cultural diversity
- Right to access to the global commons (e.g., oceans, outer space)

Fourth Generation (Informational and Communications Rights)

- Right to access information and communicate freely
- Right to privacy
- Right to digital literacy and inclusion
- Right to protection from online violence and discrimination

Fifth Generation (Rights of Future Generations)

- Right to a sustainable future
- Right to a clean and healthy environment
- Right to intergenerational equity (ensuring that future generations have access to the same rights and opportunities as the present generation)