75 years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
By iastoppers.com
The UN General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in Paris 75 years ago, post-World War II, establishing a foundational international order
UDHR is a concise document with a preambleand 30articles that articulate fundamentalrights and freedoms for all individuals
Article 1asserts that all human beings are born free and equal, while Article 2guarantees rights and freedoms without any form of discrimination
Articles within the declaration emphasize the right to life, liberty, and security, while condemning slavery, torture, and cruel treatment
It recognizes the right to seek asylum, freedom of religion, opinion, expression, peaceful assembly, and the right to education
Born out of the "never again" sentiment post-WWII and the Holocaust, the UDHR complements the UN Charter to guarantee individual rights
The formal drafting committee, chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, included members from eight countries and ensured geographical representation
Although not a legally binding treaty, the UDHR has influenced over 70 human rights treaties globally and is the foundation of international human rights law