A human rights violation refers to any act that infringes on the basic and fundamental rights that an individual or group is entitled to, as guaranteed by international law. These rights may include the right to life, liberty, freedom of speech, expression, religion, privacy, and equality before the law, among others. Human rights violations may be committed by individuals, groups, or governments and can take many forms, including discrimination, torture, imprisonment, forced labor, slavery, , and genocide. The violation of human rights is universally condemned, and efforts are continually made by various global organizations to promote and protect the rights of all people.
