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Match the following historical events with their descriptions:
Match the following historical events with their descriptions:
World War Two = Catalyst for the establishment of the United Nations Founding of the United Nations in 1945 = Aimed to prevent future atrocities and affirm fundamental human rights Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 = First occasion of organized community of Nations making a declaration of human rights Development of human rights provisions of the United Nations Charter = Took place in the years following the establishment of the United Nations
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Fundamental human rights = Affirmed in the foundational charter of the United Nations Dignity and worth of the human person = Emphasized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Better standards of life in larger freedom = Commitment of the United Nations to promote Common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations = Purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Match the following goals with their association to the United Nations:
Match the following goals with their association to the United Nations:
Prevent future atrocities = Objective of the United Nations after World War Two Affirm fundamental human rights = Goal of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Promote better standards of life in larger freedom = Commitment of the United Nations Capture human rights provisions in a single document = Striving of member states of the United Nations
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations?
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations?
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What was the primary motivation for the United Nations to seek to prevent future atrocities?
What was the primary motivation for the United Nations to seek to prevent future atrocities?
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What did the United Nations affirm in its foundational charter?
What did the United Nations affirm in its foundational charter?
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How long did it take for member states of the United Nations to agree on a common vision for human rights provisions?
How long did it take for member states of the United Nations to agree on a common vision for human rights provisions?
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What did the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights represent?
What did the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights represent?
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Study Notes
Historical Events and Concepts
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations
- The primary motivation for the United Nations to seek to prevent future atrocities was the experiences of World War II
- The United Nations affirmed in its foundational charter the dignity and worth of the human person
- It took 2 years for member states of the United Nations to agree on a common vision for human rights provisions
United Nations and Human Rights
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on December 10, 1948
- The adoption of the UDHR represented a milestone in the development of human rights and a common standard for all nations
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Test your knowledge of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with this quiz. Explore the foundational principles established by the United Nations in 1945 to protect and promote the rights and dignity of all individuals.
