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December 26

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History

The History of Human Rights

Human rights concepts evolved from natural law through Enlightenment philosophy to international law. The UN Declaration of Human Rights (1948) followed WWII atrocities. Debates continue over universal vs. culturally relative rights and enforcement mechanisms.

💡 Did you know?

Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights!

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