The Pros And Cons Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

“Ideas about human rights have evolved over many centuries. But they achieved strong international support following the Holocaust and World War II. To protect future generations from a repeat of these horrors, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948 and invited states to sign and ratify it”

On a global political stand point there was a uniting of ideas and governments; what we know today as the United Nations (UN). One of the main ideas which the UN has grown up around is ‘The individual possess rights simply by virtue of being Human’ (The Universal Declaration of human rights); which was adopted by the general assembly in 10th December 1948. This statement is reflect in the core principles

On September 28, 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt delivered a speech titled "The Struggle for Human Rights" in Paris, France. In this speech, Eleanor Roosevelt places emphasis on the issue of preservation of human freedom, especially the political and moral significance we give it. Roosevelt’s speech thoroughly analyzes the perceptions of democratic and totalitarian countries. She especially targeted the Soviet Union, which criticized the Declaration’s importance of individual rights over collective rights. The United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone should have the privilege of human rights without distinction as to race, gender, language or religion. She believes that this is a very pivotal subject matter because the issue of human freedom is decisive in the settlement of outstanding political contrasts and for the eventual fate of the United Nations.

The Declaration of Independence and the UDHR are both documents used as guidelines for human rights. The Declaration of Independence was created in July of 1776 and its sole purpose was to inform nations why the colonies separated themselves from Great Britain. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created December of 1948. The purpose was for countries to agree upon universal human rights.

It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948 (Wikipedia, General Assembly, par 1). Every human in this country deserves the right to be treated and looked at as a real human being, and this is what this declaration is for. There are literal words on paper to ensure the righteousness of mankind. The member states of the United Nations have pledged themselves to fulfil every aspect of this declaration (Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, page 1). Keeping this oath in mind, every country needs to follow its statements and shall not violate them towards any human being despite the

Imagine a dog who is ill and suffering, they don’t speak nor do they voice their opinions yet you can tell that there in a world of pain and misery. You decide to put them down, put them at rest; knowing their not in pain and suffering. How can this be justified when a person who is terminally ill can’t make the decision on how they end their life. Through countless surgeries, chemotherapy and many vital medical treatments that were vital once in their life, that can now no longer be beneficial, a person cannot simply decide his or her fate.

The UN, who swore to aid suffering people like them, dismissed their case. In 1948, the United Nations composed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Countries that signed this document swore to protect these rights within their own country and within others. Every person is entitled to these innate rights. They are necessary to live a fair life; they intend to protect our “dignity, freedom, equality, justice, and peace”[4][5].

The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The Declaration sets out “a common standard of achievement” for all people and all nations. Even so the nation have pledged to recognize this declaration, still many people throughout the

In December of 1948, the United Nations presented the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Nations approved of and followed the declaration to prevent people from suffering across the globe from human rights issues such as civil rights, abuse, human trafficking, political and religious freedom, and child labor. Eleanor Roosevelt was the main support behind the declaration. The rights belonging to humans through God or nature is a founding idea and belief in the U.S. Constitution

The Universal Declaration Of Human rights is intended to guide and protect people of different race, gender, sexuality, and religion. Yet, many religious people are being discriminated against, especially Muslims. Many of these people are completely innocent, and they are trying to maintain their traditions, but because of terrorist many people fail to see the good in them and discriminate against them. Non-Muslims also question their values and customs: Is Islam compatible with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Are the teachings of Islam good? Does the Quran promote violence? Is every Muslim a terrorist?

General Assembly of the United Nations implemented The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, following the end of World War II and it was created after the formation of the United Nations in 1945 (Moscrop, 2014). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights consist of code of conduct and international laws came to life following the recent two world wars, genocide, violence and social inequality (Welch, 2015), and are meant to provide an international bill of rights to all humans. Welch (2015) notes the drafting of the Declaration took 2 years, 168 amendments and over 1400 votes and has been translated into 337 languages and the components of the Declaration are equality,

The concept that morals are not inherent or universal but are developed by the necessities of a given society at any certain time, as presented in William Graham Sumner’s Folkways, is inadequate and displeasing. While some moral practices are relative to particular cultures, that does not mean that there are no rights that belong to everyone, nor does it mean that just because an activity is practiced that it is morally justifiable. Each human being is entitled to a certain set of liberties, which are outlined in the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” All individuals are supposed to have equal access to these rights, but according to Sumner, all rights are cultural and none are universal.

Roughly 600 years ago, Columbus came and “discovered” America although there were people currently living there. Europeans soon claimed the land as theirs and called themselves Americans. Today, although people have made a living in the United States, they are being sent back because of their race and where they came from. The ban of people from the Middle East entering the United States took the world by shock although Donald Trump has talked about it before his presidency. Many people believed that he was not going to be able to do it since it violates the United States Constitution. It also infringes with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and managed to still get away with it.

The “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” was created, after the Holocaust, in 1948. The terrible unfair treatment that occurred, during the Holocaust, most likely helped to create many of the articles in the “Universal Declaration of Human RIghts.” Articles such as, Article 2 Article 3, Article 5, and Article 12 are some of the articles that would have been violated during the time of the Holocaust.

In accordance with article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, created in 1948, American citizens are entitled to, "the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and wellbeing of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services..." (Universal Declaration of Human Rights). This declaration also goes on to give a special mention to mothers and children, and their need for additional assistance. With this in mind, states commonly have many health policies to protect these human rights described in the above declaration. However, some states go against this declaration by restricting access to certain health services, namely abortion, on the basis of moral, political, or religious objection. In the following pages the topic of reproductive rights will be broached, and the associated cases that are centered on both sides of the issue will be discussed.