Human Rights

The rights of the individual to cultural, social, economic, and educational opportunities as provided by society, e.g., right to work, right to education, and right to social security.

Justified claims that require action or restraint from others, i.e., impose positive or negative duties on others. (from Gillon, Raanan, "Rights," BMJ: 1985 Jun 22; 290(6485): 1890-1891). Used for the concept of rights in a philosophical sense, often contrasted with MORAL OBLIGATIONS.