December 10 marked the United Nations Human Rights Day, a day designed by the U.N. to commemorate the U.N. General Assembly adopting, in 1948, the UDHR.

As noted by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the original 30 rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have proliferated into more than 1,300 rights provisions in 64 agreements.

FILE — The third United Nations Assembly meets at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, Sept. 22, 1948. The session ended on Dec. 10, 1948, with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights celebrated its 75th birthday on Sunday. The document comprises 30 articles outlining a range of human rights, including the right to life, liberty and ...

The Universal Declaration will soon turn seventy-five, but its significance as a reflection of human moral psychology remains underappreciated. The realities of international relations need not ...

Human rights are granted to people simply for existing. They are universal—meaning they’re applicable to everyone, regardless of whether the country you live in specifically offers the rights ...

Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an enduring commitment to prevent the repetition of history's bleakest moments. The UDHR emerged from the ashes of war and the horrors of the Holocaust. The ...

The United Nations General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948, without a single dissenting vote (although Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the Soviet bloc ...

Promoting respect for human rights is a core purpose of the United Nations and defines its identity as an organization for people around the world. Member States have mandated the Secretary ...

Human Rights Watch is on the front lines, documenting abuses and speaking out for justice. But this vital work isn’t possible without compassionate people like you stepping up in moments like these.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations’ General Assembly following World War II and the Holocaust, was meant to eternalize the solemn vow “Never Again.” It was ...