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  1. www.un.org › en › about-usUniversal Declaration of Human Rights | United Nations

    A milestone document in the history of human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Universal_Declaration_of_Human_RightsUniversal Declaration of Human Rights - Wikipedia

    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights ( UDHR) is an international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly that enshrines the rights and freedoms of all human beings.

  3. byjus.com › free-ias-prep › universal-declaration-of-human-rightsUniversal Declaration of Human Rights - BYJU'S

    It was accepted by the UNGA as per Resolution 217 during the session on December 10, 1948. Among the United Nations members at the time, 48 voted in favour, none against, 8 abstained and 2 did not vote. The UDHR has played a significant role in the history of human rights.

  4. www.ohchr.org › en › universal-declaration-of-human-rightsUniversal Declaration of Human Rights | OHCHR

    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, it set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › Universal-Declaration-of-Human-RightsUniversal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) | Britannica

    Jun 22, 2024 · Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), foundational document of international human rights law. It has been referred to as humanity’s Magna Carta by Eleanor Roosevelt, who chaired the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights that was responsible for the drafting of the document.

  6. legal.un.org › avl › pdfUNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - United Nations

    The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights is widely recognized as having inspired, and paved the way for, the adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties, applied today on a...

  7. research.un.org › en › docsUniversal Declaration of Human Rights - UN Human Rights...

    Jul 23, 2024 · The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is one of the first UN documents to elaborate the principles of human rights mentioned in the UN Charter. It was adopted by General Assembly resolution 217...

  8. legal.un.org › avl › haUniversal Declaration of Human Rights - Office of Legal Affairs

    The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights is widely recognized as having inspired, and paved the way for, the adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties, applied today on...

  9. blog.ipleaders.in › universal-declaration-of-human-rights-udhrUniversal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) - iPleaders

    Dec 1, 2023 · This article talks about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on December 10, 1948. Along with this, the author has also discussed global dynamics before the UDHR’s drafting, and a thorough examination of the articles enshrined in the Declaration.

  10. research.un.org › en › undhrUniversal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), Drafting History

    May 24, 2024 · From 1946-1948 delegates to the United Nations discussed and drafted an international declaration on the subject of human rights that has become a standard of principles for human...