39. – Freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention; 39. – The right to a fair trial; 39. – Freedom from discrimination; 39. – The right to equal protection of the law; 39. – Freedom from arbitrary interference with privacy, family, home or correspondence; 39. – Freedom of association, expression, assembly and movement; 39. – The right to seek and enjoy asylum; 39. – The right to a nationality; 39. – Freedom of thought, conscience and religion; 39. – The right to vote and take part in government; 39. – The right to just and favourable work conditions; 39. – The right to adequate food, shelter, clothing and social security; 39. – The right to health; 39. – The right to education; 39. – The right to property; 39. – The right to participate in cultural life; 39. – The right to development. 2. What is meant by “human rights”? 53. Human rights are universal legal guarantees protecting individuals and groups against actions which interfere with fundamental freedoms and human dignity. Human rights law obliges Governments to do some things and prevents them from doing others. Some of the most important characteristics of human rights are the following: 39. – They are internationally guaranteed; 39. – They are legally protected at the international or domestic level; 39. – They focus on the dignity of the human being; 39. – They protect individuals and groups; 39. – They obligate States and State actors; 39. – They cannot be waived or taken away; 39. – They are equal and interdependent. 39. – They are universal. 54. International cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all is one of the purposes of the United Nations, as outlined in Article 1 of its Charter. Thus, since the founding of the Organization in 1945, human rights have been the business of every Member State, every constituent body, every programme and agency, and every staff member of the United Nations. 29