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What historical event most directly influenced the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What historical event most directly influenced the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
- The Great Depression
- The Second World War (correct)
- The First World War
- The Cold War
Which body initially reviewed the draft Declaration on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms?
Which body initially reviewed the draft Declaration on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms?
- The General Assembly (correct)
- The Commission on Human Rights
- The Economic and Social Council
- The Security Council
What specific task was authorized to the members of the Commission on Human Rights during its first session in 1947?
What specific task was authorized to the members of the Commission on Human Rights during its first session in 1947?
- To formulate a preliminary draft International Bill of Human Rights (correct)
- To establish a system for monitoring elections in post-conflict countries
- To investigate human rights abuses worldwide
- To ratify existing human rights treaties
Which UN Charter did world leaders decide to complement with a 'road map' to guarantee the rights of every individual everywhere?
Which UN Charter did world leaders decide to complement with a 'road map' to guarantee the rights of every individual everywhere?
Why did the international community decide to create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Why did the international community decide to create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Which UN body was responsible for taking up the document that would later become the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1946?
Which UN body was responsible for taking up the document that would later become the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1946?
What action did the Economic and Social Council take after receiving the draft Declaration on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms from the General Assembly?
What action did the Economic and Social Council take after receiving the draft Declaration on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms from the General Assembly?
How was the drafting committee for the International Bill of Human Rights formed?
How was the drafting committee for the International Bill of Human Rights formed?
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN General Assembly?
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN General Assembly?
What was the initial name of the document that eventually became the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What was the initial name of the document that eventually became the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What was the main goal of world leaders in creating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights alongside the UN Charter?
What was the main goal of world leaders in creating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights alongside the UN Charter?
What specific phrase did the Commission on Human Rights use to describe the document they were tasked with creating?
What specific phrase did the Commission on Human Rights use to describe the document they were tasked with creating?
Besides geographical distribution, what other factor was considered when choosing members for the drafting committee?
Besides geographical distribution, what other factor was considered when choosing members for the drafting committee?
What action did the General Assembly take after reviewing the Declaration on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms?
What action did the General Assembly take after reviewing the Declaration on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms?
How did the creation of the United Nations influence the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
How did the creation of the United Nations influence the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What specific type of rights did the draft declaration focus on?
What specific type of rights did the draft declaration focus on?
What was the intended purpose of world leaders when they decided to create a complement to the UN Charter?
What was the intended purpose of world leaders when they decided to create a complement to the UN Charter?
Who took over the work of forming a 'preliminary draft International Bill of Human Rights'?
Who took over the work of forming a 'preliminary draft International Bill of Human Rights'?
What was the primary factor that influenced the selection of states for the drafting committee of the International Bill of Human Rights?
What was the primary factor that influenced the selection of states for the drafting committee of the International Bill of Human Rights?
What resolution was made by the international community with the creation of the UN?
What resolution was made by the international community with the creation of the UN?
Flashcards
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in response to the atrocities of World War II.
Creation of the United Nations
Creation of the United Nations
An international community formed to prevent future atrocities after World War II.
Road map to guarantee rights
Road map to guarantee rights
Complements the UN Charter and outlines rights for every individual globally.
Commission on Human Rights
Commission on Human Rights
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Drafting committee task
Drafting committee task
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Study Notes
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights arose from the experience of World War II.
- The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948.
- Following World War II and the creation of the United Nations, the international community aimed to prevent future atrocities.
- World leaders decided to supplement the UN Charter with a plan to guarantee individual rights globally.
- The document that became the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was considered at the General Assembly's first session in 1946.
- The Assembly reviewed the draft Declaration on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms.
- The draft was sent to the Economic and Social Council for the Commission on Human Rights to prepare an international bill of rights.
- In early 1947, the Commission authorized its members to formulate a "preliminary draft International Bill of Human Rights".
- A formal drafting committee of members from eight States then took over the work.
- The eight states were selected with consideration for geographical distribution.
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