Sleep as a Human Right

Sleep as a human right means recognizing that everyone deserves adequate, quality rest as a fundamental part of health and well-being. Lack of proper sleep can harm physical and mental health, impair productivity, and increase health disparities. Ensuring access to a safe environment for restful sleep, reducing noise and light pollution, and addressing social factors that interfere with sleep are vital steps. Viewing sleep as a human right underscores its importance alongside other basic rights, emphasizing that adequate rest is essential for individuals to fully participate in personal, social, and economic life.