What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
The Univeral Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the foundation of the international system of protection for human rights. The declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, which is celebrated annually as International Human Rights Day. The 30 articles of the UDHR establish the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of all people. It represents a commitment by individual governments to uphold the fundamental rights of each person.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the foundation of the international system of protection for human rights. The declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10th, 1948, which is celebrated annually as International Human Rights Day. The 30 articles of the UDHR establish the civil and political rights, and the economic, social, and cultural rights of all people. It is a vision for human dignity that transcends political boundaries and authority, committing governments to uphold the fundamental rights of each person.