human rights

rights inherent to all human beings, whatever their nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language or any other status[SOURCE: United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights^[²⁹^], modified]

Note 1

Universal human rights are often expressed and guaranteed by law in the form of treaties, customary international law, general principles and other sources of international law. International human rights law lays down obligations of governments to act in certain ways or to refrain from certain acts in order to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals or groups.

Norm

NEN-ISO 13065:2015 en

Titel

Sustainability criteria for bioenergy

Paragraaf

3.25

human rights

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