Fundamental rights

Fundamental rights are a group of rights that have been recognized by a high degree of protection from encroachment. These rights are specifically identified in a constitution, or have been found under due process of law. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 16, established in 2015, underscores the link between promoting human rights and sustaining peace. Some universally recognised rights that are seen as fundamental, i.e., contained in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the U.N. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, or the U.N. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, include the following: Right to self-determination Right to liberty Right to due process of law Right to freedom of movement Right to privacy Right to freedom of thought Right to freedom of religion Right to freedom of expression Right to peaceful assembly Right to freedom of association Charter of Rights and Freedoms In Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms outlines four Fundamental Freedoms. These are freedom of: Conscience and religion Thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication Peaceful assembly Association.