Freedom of Movement

Every individual must be able to move freely, decide and make a choice of his place of residence in a country without restrictions, in most cases, it necessary to establish a reason for this purpose. In other words, people have the right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose residence as far as the human right law is concern. The Universal Declaration of Human Right (UDHR) which was written by representative from all regions of the world was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on the 10th of December 1948 in Paris. These representatives had different legal and cultural background and thus, came together in agreement for the purpose of the establishment of this document called “The Universal declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)”.

What is freedom of movement?

Informatively, freedom of movement is necessary to be available in practice as well as in law. As we need to know, freedom of movement which can also be referred to mobility right is the free movement of persons. That is, the rights to come and go as you wish within your country. To leave your country to another country and be able to return when you desire.

Furthermore, it is a human right concept which encompasses the right of every individual to travel from place to place within and outside his territory and should be able to return back at anytime. It is provided in the constitutions of many countries and documents which explains international law. The history of this documented concept among others was Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which declares;

"Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State. Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country."

The declaration in Article 13 explains clearly the right of individuals to unrestricted movement within a country, across its borders and willingly come back whenever they intend to come back.