fundamental human rights
Legal and political term referring to basic rights inherent to all people, such as freedom and equality. Often used in constitutional and human rights discourse.
日本国憲法は基本的人権を保障している。
The Constitution of Japan guarantees fundamental human rights.
基本的人権の尊重は民主主義の基盤だ。
Respect for fundamental human rights is the foundation of democracy.
The constitution guarantees the fundamental human rights of citizens.
That law may infringe upon fundamental human rights.
The government should respect the fundamental human rights of everyone.