Question

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted?

• A. December 10, 1948
• B. July 4, 1776
• C. August 15, 1947
• D. September 1, 1939

Answer 1

Answer:

A. December 10, 1948

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

• A global document proclaiming the inalienable rights of all human beings, regardless of race, gender, religion, or other status

• Adopted on December 10, 1948, in response to atrocities of World War II, particularly the Holocaust, to establish a universal standard for human dignity.

• Drafted by a UN committee chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, with input from diverse cultures and legal systems.