Question
Download Solution PDFThe "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" was adopted by the UN General Assembly in the year _______.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1948.
Key Points
- The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the year 1948.
Additional Information
- The General Assembly adopted it on 10 December 1948 through a resolution known as the 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- It was accepted by 48 countries without any negative vote and eight states were absent.
- Due to the adoption of the Declaration on 10 December, the whole world celebrates this date as Human Rights Day.
- The impact of World War II triggered the establishment of the UDHR.
- The Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that -
- The human rights described in the Declaration are proclaimed as a common standard for all individuals and for all nations.
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