UDHR Basics
What year was the UDHR adopted?
1948
Which article states that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights?
Article 1
After which global event was the UDHR created?
World War 2/Holocaust
Is the UDHR legally binding?
No, it is not legally binding
When is Human Rights Day?
How many articles are in the UDHR?
30
Which article guarantees the right to freedom of opinion and expression?
Article 19
On what date was the UDHR officially released?
December 10, 1948
What does the UDHR serve as a global standard for?
Human Rights.
How many countries are now part of the United Nations that recognize the UDHR?
193 countries
Has the UDHR ever been changed or updated?
No, it has never been changed or updated
Which article guarantees the right to education?
Article 26
How many countries originally voted in favor of the UDHR?
48 countries, with none against
How has the UDHR influenced laws in different countries?
It was a starting point for many countries and many of the laws are influenced by the Articles.
Where was the UDHR adopted
Who adopted the UDHR?
The United Nations General Assembly
What do the articles in the UDHR have in common?
They apply to all people, everywhere, and cannot be taken away
What goal did the United Nations hope to achieve by creating the UDHR?
To establish a worldwide standard for human rights
What does the UDHR protect people from?
Discrimination and oppression
Why is the UDHR sometimes violated around the world?
Because it is not legally binding
What is the main purpose of the UDHR?
To outline universal human rights and freedoms that apply to everyone
Why are the articles in the UDHR important for people around the world?
They set a global standard for equality and human rights, protecting people from discrimination and oppression
Why was the UDHR seen as a big step towards equality and freedom?
It was the first globally agreed document recognizing all humans as free and equal
What is the UDHR often used as the starting point for?
Human rights treaties around the world
What is one connection of human rights being violated today?
Palestine, Ukraine, ICE, etc.