What is the main purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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Camilla Murray

9 January, 14:53

What is the main purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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Maddison Harmon · Answer 1

The Universal Declaration was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December 1948. Motivated by the experiences of the preceding world wars, the Universal Declaration was the first time that countries agreed on a comprehensive statement of inalienable human rights.