UDHR(Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

Definition of UDHR(Universal Declaration of Human rights)

The Universal Declaration of Human Right reflects the fundamental beliefs shared by countries around the world regarding human rights.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 at the Palais de Chaillot, Paris.

Palais de Chaillot, Paris.

Historical Background of UDHR

The UDHR was adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on December 1948 as a result of the experience of the Second World War, the end of the war brings about the creation of the United Nations, the international community vowed never again to allow atrocities like those of that conflict happens again.

The  commission on human rights was made up of 18 members from various political, cultural, and religious backgrounds. It was chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, widow of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, with her were Rene Cassin of France, who composed the first draft of the declaration, the committee Rapporteur Charles Malik of Lebanon, Vice-chairman Peng Chung Change of China and John Humphrey of Canada, director of the UN’S Human Right Division, who prepared the declaration’s blueprint. However, Mrs. Roosevelt was recognized as the driving force for the declaration’s adoption.

Eleanor Roosevelt, widow of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Importance of Universal Declaration of Human rights

1. The recognition and declaration of human rights is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world.

2. It is the last resort and a rebellion against tyranny and oppression.

3. It promotes friendly relations between nations of the world.

4. It promotes social progress and a better standard of living.

5. It brought about the promotion of universal respect and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

6. It acts as a guideline for the human king in determining what is right and what is wrong.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Vocabulary words

•Universal: describe something for everything or everyone.

•Declaration: A formal of explicit statement or announcement

•Human Rights: basic rights and freedoms that belong to all of us, from birth until death.