Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Preamble
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and
inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation
of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in
barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the
advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech
and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the
highest aspiration of the common people,
Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have
recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression,
that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,
Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,
Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter
reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and
worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and
have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life
in larger freedom,
Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in
co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect
for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the
greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,
Now, therefore,
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.
Article 1
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They
are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one
another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Article 2
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this
Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour,
sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social
origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction
shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or
international status of the country or territory to which a person
belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under
any other limitation of sovereignty.
Article 3
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by
representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all
regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United
Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A)
as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations.
It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be
universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. The
UDHR is widely recognized as having inspired, and paved the way for,
the adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties, applied today
on a permanent basis at global and regional levels (all containing
references to it in their preambles).
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Whatever our nationality, place of residence, gender, national or ethnic
origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status, the
international community on December 10 1948 made a commitment to
upholding dignity and justice for all of us.
How Does International Law Protect Human Rights?
International human rights law lays down obligations which States are
bound to respect. By becoming parties to international treaties, States
assume obligations and duties under international law to respect, to
protect and to fulfil human rights. The obligation to respect means
that States must refrain from interfering with or curtailing the
enjoyment of human rights. The obligation to protect requires States to
protect individuals and groups against human rights abuses. The
obligation to fulfil means that States must take positive action to
facilitate the enjoyment of basic human rights.
Through ratification of international human rights treaties,
Governments undertake to put into place domestic measures and
legislation compatible with their treaty obligations and duties. The
domestic legal system, therefore, provides the principal legal
protection of human rights guaranteed under international law. Where
domestic legal proceedings fail to address human rights abuses,
mechanisms and procedures for individual and group complaints are
available at the regional and international levels to help ensure that
international human rights standards are indeed respected, implemented,
and enforced at the local level.... READ MORE https://www.un.org/en/about-us/udhr/foundation-of-international-human-rights-law
