The United Nations formed a commission after World War II to draft a document outlining fundamental human rights. Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the commission which included 18 members from various countries. Rene Cassin, a French lawyer and former diplomat, was the primary author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948 and outlined 30 basic rights for all humans. It was the first international document to recognize broad and fundamental human rights that should be universally protected.

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2. United Nations Human Rights Commission was formed to draft the Declaration Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt-Chairman 18 members total France, China, Lebanon, Canada Most influential- Rene Cassin (France) Rene Cassin of France (far right) and Eleanor Roosevelt interview http://untreaty.un.org/cod/avl/images/ha/udhr/photo%20gallery/06-large.jpg

3. Studied Civil Law and International Law in France Fought WWI-injured Gained interest in welfare of soldiers 1924-appointed to Delegation to the League of Nations. Pushed human rights prior to WWII Mediator-Different views on what is a human right Nobel Peace Prize for document Rene Cassin- Main creator of UDHR http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/lon-un/un_era/cassin/docs/CASPH500.jpg

4. WWII ended Rene’s chance to push human rights Concentration Camps Humans tortured others Atomic Bomb Wiped out 200,000 people with 2 bombs Wobbelin work camp in Germany where prisoners were neglected and starved. http://www.trumanlibrary.org/photographs/72-3250.jpg

5. Also known as UDHR “ Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind”-Preamble First time fundamental human rights-universally protected. December 10 th 1948 Preamble with 30 articles Chairman Eleanor Roosevelt holding the document. http://themormonworker.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/94944-004-5fa0aee2.jpg

6. Article 1- All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Articles 1-10 a ll are equal and equal treatment No one should be subject to torture Everyone has the right to recognition as a person before the law Articles 11 and 12 innocent until proved guilty and everyone is protected against arbitrary interference Articles 13-15 Right to a nationality Ability to travel to other countries Reside wherever and still be allowed back into the country of origin http://www.cindyvallar.com/quillpen.jpg

7. Article 16 Marry anyone no matter nationality, religion or race and both spouses have to agree Article 17-23 Right to freedoms such as speech, peace, take part in government and work Article 24 “ Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay” Article 25-30 Everyone has social responsibilities and duties to keep equality in the nation http:// farm1.static.flickr.com/33/47093936_7116f6215d.jpg

8. Democracy defined by equality and freedom Goal is to create equality “ Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world”- Preamble Challenge-What is considered a right for humans in different cultures? http://evatt.labor.net.au/publications/papers/images/democracy.jpg

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