Universal Declaration of Human Rights
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən ʌv ˈhjuːmən raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) An international document adopted by the United Nations in 1948 establishing fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets the standard for human dignity worldwide.
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- universal declaration of human rights
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Commentary
While not legally binding, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights serves as a foundational text and persuasive authority in human rights law and policy.
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