The USIDHR -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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Human Rights is something that will impact us all at some point in life. It is our responsibility as human beings to ensure that justice for one becomes justice for all. Many ignore involving themselves in advocating human rights until it affects them personally. Some simply don't know where to begin. One thing you can do is donate to an organization who supports human rights. You can check out change.org to see how you can make your voice heard by signing or creating a petition. You can volunteer at your local shelter or food bank. Everyone has a part to contribute. Have you done your part?
A NEW STUDY FROM THE UNODC HUMAN TRAFFICKTING REPORT SAYS...
A new UNODC study examines the vicious cycle between corruption and human trafficking.
74% of traffickers work in organized criminal groups, using corruption to move victims, avoid checks, and escape justice at every stage. CLICK HERE for more details.