basic human rights

Absolutely , at some time during your life, you heard someone say, "That's a violation of my civil rights!" You may have heard it on a popular crime drama on TV, or you may have said it after feeling cheated in some way.
Do you know what your civil rights are, exactly? Do you know how to protect them and stop others from violating them? You should. Your civil rights are important - many of them are worth dying for.

What Are Civil Rights?

Civil rights are the rights of personal liberty guaranteed to every one in the world , regardless of race, religion, sex, age or disabilities. The underlying principle is people shouldn't be punished because of personal traits they were born with and had no control over.
Think of it this way: African-Americans, Muslim ,women or Catholics are entitled to the same civil rights and liberties as Caucasians, men and Atheists.

Some of the basics  Rights & Liberties

Some of things that make it "great to an American" are in fact some of our most cherished and important civil rights and liberties. It's  protected and guaranteed by the US Constitution, most state constitutions as well as various federal laws. They include the right to:

• free expression 
• Assemble freely, such as participate in public demonstrations or belong to social groups or clubs
• The people have to be fortified  from false arrest or malicious prosecution
• Vote
• Due process, meaning you're given advance notice and a chance to defend yourself, if you're tried in court or a basic freedom or liberty is threatened
• Be free from excessive bails and fines, and cruel and unusual punishment
• A speedy and public trial, sometimes by a jury
• Equal protection of the laws, meaning you're entitled to the same benefits and protections of any state the same as any other citizen
• Privacy from unreasonable and unwarranted government intrusion into your home and personal affairs

Fighting Discrimination:

It's discrimination when your civil rights are denied or interfered with because you belong to a certain group or class of people with certain characteristics or traits, such race, religion, sex, age or disabilities. For instance, your civil rights are probably being violated if you're:

• Denied access to a voting booth simply because you're Asian or a woman
• Arrested for participating in a peaceful political demonstration, or burning the US flag
• Physically assaulted or beaten excessively without justification by law enforcement