Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 1

When and who was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by

Answer 1

adopted by the General Assembly like the United Nations in 1948

Question 2

What has happened since it was adopted

Answer 2

It has since been built into the constitutions and laws of most countries around the world

Question 3

What does the UDHR do

Answer 3

provides a framework for justice and the preservation of Human Rights

Question 4

Why was the Declaration drawn up?

Answer 4

to promote basic rights and freedoms for all people

Question 5

What countries signed the Declaration and what does it mean?

Answer 5

ALL countries that are members of the United Nations signed the Declaration and in doing so, they agreed to promote respect for human rights.

Question 6

How is the rule of law and justice maintained

Answer 6

through the establishment and enforcement of International Human Rights found in UDHR