The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, serving as a fundamental international instrument that sets out the basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, regardless of their nationality, race, sex, religion, or any other characteristic. The UDHR is often regarded as one of the most important achievements in the field of human rights and represents a common standard of achievement for all peoples and nations.
Comprised of thirty articles, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights encompasses a wide range of rights that are considered inherent to all individuals. These rights include civil and political rights, such as the right to life, liberty, and security of person, freedom of thought, expression, and religion, and the right to participate in the cultural life of the community. It also includes economic, social, and cultural rights, such as the right to work, to education, and to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being.
The primary objective of the UDHR is to promote and protect human dignity and ensure that every person is entitled to enjoy the mentioned rights and freedoms without discrimination. While not legally binding, the UDHR has served as a foundation for subsequent international human rights treaties and has influenced national constitutions, laws, and policies worldwide. It has become a reference point for advocates and defenders of human rights, contributing to the development of a global framework for the protection of human dignity and equality.
