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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a document that was adopted by the United Nations in 1948. It outlines the fundamental human rights that all people should be entitled to, regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, or social status. The UDHR has served as a model for many countries when crafting their own laws and constitutions with regard to human rights issues.
The UDHR consists of 30 articles that outline various topics such as civil liberty and freedom from discrimination; right to life; prohibition against slavery; freedom from torture or cruel treatment; right to recognition before the law and equal protection under it without any form of discrimination, etcetera.
All these principles are intended not only for governments but also for individuals who must respect them in order not to violate others’ basic freedoms and liberties either directly or indirectly through their actions on behalf of government institutions like police forces, etcetera.
Since its adoption over 70 years ago, the UDHR has been instrumental in raising awareness about universal human rights across different parts of the world. It serves both as an inspiration source – encouraging countries around the globe to adopt similar standards – while simultaneously providing citizens with the legal tools they need to enforce these same protections within their communities.
This document is still relevant today, helping us ensure our fellow humans remain safe and secure no matter where they live and what circumstances surround them.