Recently the problem of human rights become a critical issue in the world. It is assumed that human rights are not only a belief but a standard of living to be pursued if people want to have a meaningful and dignified life. This paper is a study focused on the problems of the historical developments of human rights, the true meanings of human rights and the relationship of human rights to moral principles in general. Finally, the problem of human rights relating to education is discussed in details. Based on the research materials, this study discovered that the education of human rights has already been a part of formal education in this society, from kindergarden to secondary schools. In conclusion, further study on this topic is suggested. It is also recognized that the improvement of the conditions of human rights will be achieved if people hope to have a true democratic way of life.