American Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776

American Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the
pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers
from the consent of the Governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes
destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute
new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such
form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness …
Déclaration des droits de l’homme et du Citoyen du 26 août 1789
Article premier
Les hommes naissent et demeurent libres et égaux en droits …
Article 2
Le but de toute association politique est la conservation des droits naturels et imprescriptibles
de l’homme. Ces droits sont la liberté, la propriété, la sûreté et la résistance à l’oppression.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, December 10th, 1948
Preamble
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all
members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have
outraged the conscience of mankind …
Article 1
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason
and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Article 2
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without
distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion,
national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Grundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland vom 23.5.1949
Artikel 1
(1) Die Würde des Menschen ist unantastbar. Sie zu achten und zu schützen ist Verpflichtung
aller staatlichen Gewalt.
(2) Das Deutsche Volk bekennt sich darum zu unverletzlichen und unveräußerlichen
Menschenrechten als Grundlage jeder menschlichen Gemeinschaft, des Friedens und der
Gerechtigkeit in der Welt.
(3) Die nachfolgenden Grundrechte binden Gesetzgebung, vollziehende Gewalt und
Rechtsprechung als unmittelbar geltendes Recht.