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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, was the first international treaty to expressly affirm universal respect for human rights. ███
Intro topic ·
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
First international treaty to expressly affirm universal respect for human rights.
Historical context ·
UDHR followed 1945 UN Charter
UN Charter encouraged respect for human rights. Groups lobbied for provision creating legal obligation to act on behalf of human rights. This didn't happen, but UDHR was drafted.
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Drafting of UDHR ·
Elaborate drafting process, significant debate on articles involving diverse delegates
Content of UDHR ·
Freedom and equality for everyone, fundamental human rights
Examples of fundamental human rights: right to work, rest and leisure, education.
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Weakness of UDHR ·
Legally nonbinding
Benefits of UDHR ·
Led to legally binding conventions, sets standards
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unbridled enthusiasm
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qualified approval
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absolute neutrality
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reluctant rejection
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strong hostility