The basics of the Human Rights Council
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Learn about the Human Rights Council, the main body within the UN system responsible for “promoting universal respect for the protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms” for everyone.
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0 Open Discussions
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About Universal Human Rights
In 1948 the United Nations issued a Universal Declaration of Human Rights that laid out a common standard of fundamental rights to be universally protected. But how much do you know about the rights and freedoms everyone, everywhere - including you - is entitled to? Explore this page to learn more about the history, philosophy and practice of ensuring universal human rights, brought to you in partnership with the Open Society Foundations.
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- Lesson Plan created by Cheney Munson
