The Universal

Declaration of
Human Rights
Who:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was
adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December
10, 1948. It was created by a drafting committee consisting of
representatives from different countries, cultures, and legal

systems, including Eleanor Roosevelt, who chaired the

committee. Eleanor Roosevelt Pushed for the United Nations to
approve this document

What:
The UDHR is a historic document that sets out fundamental
human rights that should be universally protected. It contains
30 articles that cover a broad range of rights, including civil,
political, economic, social, and cultural rights. These rights are
considered to be inherent, inalienable, and equal for all people,
regardless of their race, gender, religion, or nationality.
However, This document is not set into law, so people don't
have to follow it. you would think these universal rights would
be basic human principle, but there are some bad people in this
world. Its importance was supposed to be similar to that of the
French declaration of the rights of man.

When:
The UDHR was adopted on December 10, 1948, in Paris,
France. December 10th is now celebrated as Human Rights Day
around the world.

Where:
The UDHR was adopted at the United Nations General
Assembly in Paris, France.

Why:
The UDHR was created to establish a universal standard of
human rights that would apply to all people, regardless of their
nationality, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. It was a
response to the events of World War II, including the Holocaust
and the use of atomic bombs, and was seen as a way to
promote peace and prevent future human rights violations. The
UDHR also served as the foundation for future international
human rights treaties and agreements such as the International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

How:
The UDHR was created through a process that involved
multiple drafts. It also involvedl representatives from different
countries, cultures, and legal systems. The committee worked
for two years to create a document that would reflect the
values and principles of the UN Charter and establish a
universal standard of human rights. The document was then
presented to the UN General Assembly, where it was adopted
by a vote of 48 in favor, none against, and 8 people who didn't
know. Since then, the UDHR has been widely recognized as a
cornerstone of international human rights law and has been
translated into over 500 languages. It holds the record for the
most translated document.