The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in Paris. It sets out the fundamental human rights that should be universally protected for all people, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, or any other status. The UDHR contains 30 Articles, which contain different fundamental human rights for everyone across the globe.
Purpose of the UDHR
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To promote peace, justice, and equality after the horrors of World War II.
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To ensure dignity, freedom, and rights for every human being.
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To guide nations and governments in protecting individual freedoms.
