The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, it sets out a common understanding of the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. The UDHR is not a binding document, but it has been incorporated into the constitutions or laws of many countries around the world.

Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

The UDHR consists of 30 articles that articulate the fundamental rights and freedoms of all human beings. These include:

• The right to life, liberty, and security of person
• The right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
• The right to freedom of opinion and expression
• The right to work and education
• The right to participate in government and free elections.

Universality and Indivisibility

One of the most important aspects of the UDHR is that it is universal. This means that the rights it outlines belong to all people, regardless of where they live or who they are. It is also indivisible, meaning that all of the rights are interrelated and equally important. For example, the right to education is closely connected to the right to work and the right to participate in government.

A Living Document

The UDHR is a living document that has continued to evolve and expand since its adoption in 1948. It has inspired many other human rights treaties and declarations, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It has also been a cornerstone of many social justice movements around the world.

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