The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Brittany McCarthy
SSC 102 – Global Perspective
Paper 2
9-30-12
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.”
(http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml)
Background Information
The above statement was pulled directly from the declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948 in Paris, France. The declaration was created due to the disadvantages learned during World War II. It was the first deposition created concerning the rights of all human beings across the globe. The declaration is comprised of 30 articles which “elaborate in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights)
During World War II the Allies, which consisted of France, Poland, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and the United States, initiated the Four Freedoms. The Four Freedoms were composed of the Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion,
Freedom from Fear, and Freedom from Want. If you review the Declaration of Human Rights you will find these four freedoms referred to throughout. December 10, 1948, the day the Declaration was adopted, is of significant international meaning. It has officially been entitled International Human Rights Day. This document and its significance is internationally recognized. It is officially recorded in the Guinness Book of
SSC 102 – Global Perspective
Paper 2
9-30-12
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.”
(http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml)
Background Information
The above statement was pulled directly from the declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948 in Paris, France. The declaration was created due to the disadvantages learned during World War II. It was the first deposition created concerning the rights of all human beings across the globe. The declaration is comprised of 30 articles which “elaborate in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights)
During World War II the Allies, which consisted of France, Poland, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and the United States, initiated the Four Freedoms. The Four Freedoms were composed of the Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion,
Freedom from Fear, and Freedom from Want. If you review the Declaration of Human Rights you will find these four freedoms referred to throughout. December 10, 1948, the day the Declaration was adopted, is of significant international meaning. It has officially been entitled International Human Rights Day. This document and its significance is internationally recognized. It is officially recorded in the Guinness Book of
Cited: 1. www.un.org Copyright © United Nations 2012 http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml 2. http://www.saintleo.edu/about/florida-catholic-university.aspx 3. Morsink, Johannes (1999). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: origins, drafting, and intent. University of Pennsylvania Press. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights