The document discusses the history and key aspects of human rights. It notes that the first human rights declaration was the Cyrus Cylinder in 538 BC which freed slaves and allowed freedom of religion. Important milestones that further developed rights include the Magna Carta in 1215, Petition of Right in 1628, US Declaration of Independence in 1776, and Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in 1789. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN in 1948 and is considered the foundational document for modern human rights. It guarantees rights for all people such as equality, life, liberty, freedom from discrimination and torture. Over 150 countries have adopted the UDHR.
The document discusses the history and key aspects of human rights. It notes that the first human rights declaration was the Cyrus Cylinder in 538 BC which freed slaves and allowed freedom of religion. Important milestones that further developed rights include the Magna Carta in 1215, Petition of Right in 1628, US Declaration of Independence in 1776, and Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in 1789. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN in 1948 and is considered the foundational document for modern human rights. It guarantees rights for all people such as equality, life, liberty, freedom from discrimination and torture. Over 150 countries have adopted the UDHR.
The document discusses the history and key aspects of human rights. It notes that the first human rights declaration was the Cyrus Cylinder in 538 BC which freed slaves and allowed freedom of religion. Important milestones that further developed rights include the Magna Carta in 1215, Petition of Right in 1628, US Declaration of Independence in 1776, and Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in 1789. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN in 1948 and is considered the foundational document for modern human rights. It guarantees rights for all people such as equality, life, liberty, freedom from discrimination and torture. Over 150 countries have adopted the UDHR.
atá ag gach daoine Stair ar cearta daonna •In 539 BC, Cyrus the Great conquering the city of Babylon, did something totally unexpected—he freed all slaves to return home. Moreover, he declared people should choose their own religion. The Cyrus Cylinder, a clay tablet containing his statements, is the first human rights declaration in history. The idea of human rights spread quickly to India, Greece and eventually Rome. The most important advances since then have included:
•1215: The Magna Carta—gave people new rights and made the king subject to the law.
•1628: The Petition of Right—set out the rights of the people.
•1776: The United States Declaration of Independence—proclaimed
the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
•1789: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen—a
document of France, stating that all citizens are equal under the law.
•1948: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights—the first
document listing the 30 rights to which everyone is entitled. Cad é UDHR?
•The Universal Declaration of
Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Cúpla de na UNDHR • Equality:Everyone is born free and equal in dignity and with rights • Freedom from discrimination:You should never be discriminated against for any reason • Life, Liberty and Security: Everyone has the right to life , liberty and personal security • Freedom from slavery: No-one shall be held in slavery or servitude • Freedom from torture: No-one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel or degrading treatment Cé mhéad tír a lean an UDHR? Lean 150 tír an UDHR siúd san áireamh: Brazil, UK, Venezuela, France agus go leor eile! Cúpla firicí de UDHR •1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the most translated document in the world. It is available in 370 languages. •2. In the United States, transgender people, especially trans women of color, are significantly more likely to be victims of violence. •3. In 2018, the United States leaves the UN Human Rights Council, igniting global condemnation and frustration. •4. Everyone has a right to leisure and holiday, with pay. •5. 121 million children and adolescents have never had the chance to attend school, or have been forced to drop out.