In its foundation charter the United Nations affirmed faith in fundamental human rights, the dignity and worth of the human person, and a commitment to promote better standards of life.
Then member states went further to capture the human rights provisions in a single document. It took three years to do so, and in December 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard for all peoples and all nations.
This was first and remains the only occasion on which the community of Nations made a comprehensive summary of human rights and fundamental freedoms. At the time of adoption it was recognized as the first step in an evolutionary process. While we clearly have a long way to go, the document remains a superbly clear and explicit statement of goals and standards.
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Summary and Overview: What is The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Why Was It Created?
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