Website review: Universal Declaration of Human Righ...
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•99 reviews since Apr 14, 2003
humanitarianism, activism, human-rights
•un.org/Overview/rights.html
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kevinryanmooney rated 11 days ago- It's an interesting document with altruistic intentions, but is so full of mitigating wording such as "arbitrarily" which make it fully open to interpretation. Obviously, as the last 50+ years have shown, the UN lacks the force of this essential interpretation and enforcement.
- julieann081 rated 5 weeks ago
- From the site: On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the full text of which appears in the following pages. Following this historic act the Assembly called upon all Member countries to publicize the text of the Declaration and "to cause it to be disseminated, displayed, read and expounded principally in schools and other educational institutions, without distinction based on the political status of countries or territories."
- goanna-mannor rated 6 weeks ago
- One Of The Most Important Documents Of The 20th Century 1948-1998 Universal Declaration Of human Rights . Read moritherapy informative review well worth the read in its self
- moritherapy rated 6 weeks ago
- When is the last time you read the UN Declaration of Human Rights? Here are articles 1-6 - click above for the rest On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the full text of which appears in the following pages. Following this historic act the Assembly called upon all Member countries to publicize the text of the Declaration and "to cause it to be disseminated, displayed, read and expounded principally in schools and other educational institutions, without distinction based on the political status of countries or territories." PREAMBLE 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, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law, Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations, Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom, Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge, Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction. 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. Article 2. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty. Article 3. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Article 4. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms. Article 5. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Article 6. Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
- dayrider rated 6 weeks ago
- Useless unless enforced !
- wrmjr66 rated 7 weeks ago
- One of the most important documents of the 20th century.
- fluffycreampuff rated 8 weeks ago
- Good to remind oursevlves about our rights every now and again. Thank you UN, with your e-copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights .
- sandpetra rated 8 weeks ago
- From the page: "On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the full text of which appears in the following pages."
- FKFaceMcFayden rated 8 weeks ago
- Article 29, section 3 is reason enough to reject this bunk because it plausibly allows the arbitrary denial of every listed right: "These rights and freedoms may in no case be exercised contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations." Not to mention the fact that there are major contradictions between articles of the declaration; e.g., in order to uphold articles 22, 23 and 25 you would have to violate article 17, section 2. In essence these very details would make the "universal declaration of human rights" a contract of ownership over all citizens residing in all member states by the U.N.; i.e., slavery. The positive reviews on this comment page in spite of these issues highlights the paradox of altruism. Like greed, the desire to attain an altruistic good feeling will always be incentive enough for most people to overlook the details of a policy or its consequences.
