The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, and it sets out a common understanding of the fundamental rights and freedoms that every person is entitled to regardless of their race, nationality, religion, gender, or other characteristics. The UDHR consists of 30 articles that articulate these rights and freedoms. Some of the key principles and rights outlined in the UDHR include:
Right to Equality: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
Freedom from Discrimination: Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in the Declaration without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status.
Right to Life, Liberty, and Security: Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person.
Freedom from Torture and Inhuman Treatment: No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.
Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience, Religion, and Expression: Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and expression.
Right to Work and Education: Everyone has the right to work and education, and these rights should be accessible without discrimination.
Right to an Adequate Standard of Living: Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves and their family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care.
Right to Participate in Government: Everyone has the right to take part in the government of their country.
Right to Asylum: Everyone has the right to seek and enjoy asylum from persecution.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is not a legally binding treaty, but it has had a significant influence on the development of international human rights law. It has served as the foundation for numerous international treaties, conventions, and national constitutions that protect and promote human rights around the world.
The adoption of the UDHR marked a pivotal moment in the recognition of the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings and laid the groundwork for the promotion and protection of human rights globally. It is celebrated annually on December 10 as Human Rights Day.
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