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• Introduction

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§1. AI & Human Rights
§2. Right to Human Rights
§3. Generations of Human Rights
§4. Right to International Cooperation

I. Dignity

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I.A. Right to Dignity and Worth of the Human Person

II. Rights of Vulnerable Populations

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II.A. Rights of Children
II.B. Rights of Indigenous Peoples
II.C. Rights of LGBT+ People
II.D. Rights of Migrant Workers
II.E. Rights of Older Persons
II.F. Rights of People Experiencing Poverty
II.G. Rights of Persons with Disabilities
II.H. Rights of Racial and Ethnic Minorities
II.I. Rights of Refugees
II.J. Rights of Religious Minorities
II.K. Rights of Women

III. Peace

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III.A. Right to Peace
III.B. Recognition as a Person Before the Law
III.C. Freedom from Slavery and Servitude
III.D. Freedom from Torture and Inhumane or Degrading Treatment
III.E. Right to Prevention of and Protection from Genocide
III.F. Right to Security of Person and Protection by the State

IV. Justice

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IV.A. Right to Life, Liberty, and Personal Security
IV.B. Right to Legal Recognition
IV.C. Right to Equality before the Law
IV.D. Right to a Fair Trial and Due Process
IV.E. Right to Presumption of Innocence until Proven Guilty
IV.F. Right to Justice and Accountability
IV.G. Right to Truth, Redress, and Information
IV.H. Right to Protection from Persecution
IV.I. Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
IV.J. Right to Remedy

IX. Civic Engagement

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IX.A. Freedom of Assembly and Association
IX.B. Right to Free Elections
IX.C. Right to Participation in Public and Political Life
IX.D. Right to Participate in Cultural Life, Arts, and Science
IX.E. Right to Personal Mobility

UN General Assembly

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UN General Assembly

V. Privacy

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V.A. Right to Data Protection and Freedom from Surveillance
V.B. Right to Control over Personal Data and Data Sovereignty
V.C. Right to Intellectual Property and Protection of Personal Creations
V.D. Right to Mental and Biological Privacy
V.E. Right to Informed Consent in Data Collection and AI Interactions
V.F. Right to Protection from AI Manipulation and Misinformation

VI. Movement

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VI.A. Freedom of Movement and Residence
VI.B. Right to Seek Asylum from Persecution
VI.C. Right to a Nationality

VII. Family

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VII.A. Right to Marry
VII.B. Right to Form a Family
VII.C. Right to Family Benefits
VII.D. Right to Family Unity
VII.E. Right to Own Property

VIII. Human Agency & Expression

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VIII.A. Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion
VIII.B. Right to Language
VIII.C. Freedom of Opinion and Expression
VIII.D. Right to Self-Determination
VIII.E. Right to Live Independently and in Community
VIII.F. Right to Digital Identity

X. Education

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X.A. Right to Education
X.B. Right to Higher Education
X.C. Right to Non-Discrimination in Education
X.D. Right to Cultural and Linguistic Education
X.E. Right to Education in Emergencies

XI. Work

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XI.A. Right to Work
XI.B. Equal Opportunities and Treatment
XI.C. Right to Remuneration
XI.D. Right to Form and Join Trade Unions
XI.E. Right to Rest and Leisure
XI.F. Right to Protection against Unemployment
XI.G. Right to Retraining and Skill Development in Response to Technological Change
XI.H. Right to a Standard of Living Adequate for Health and Well-being
XI.I. Right to Food, Clothing, and Housing
XI.J. Right to Social Security
XI.K. Right to Development
XI.L. Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights
XI.M. Human Rights Due Diligence

XII. Health

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XII.A. Right to Health and Medical Care
XII.B. Right to Environmental Health
XII.C. Right to Water and Sanitation
XII.D. Right to Mental Health
XII.E. Right to Protection from Harmful Effects of AI in Healthcare

XIII. Environmental Rights

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XIII.A. Right to a Healthy Environment
XIII.B. Right to Sustainable Development
XIII.C. Right to Protection from Environmental Harm due to Technological Advancements

XIV. Digital Rights & Technology

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XIV.A. Right to Access to Science and Technology
XIV.B. Right to Internet Access
XIV.C. Right to Ethical AI and Emerging Technologies
XIV.D. Digital Rights and Online Freedoms
XIV.E. Right to Algorithmic Transparency and Accountability
XIV.F. Right to Protection from Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity
XIV.G. Right to Digital Self-Determination
XIV.H. Right to Fair and Equitable Access to AI Benefits

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