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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 12/10/48 at Palais de Chaillot, Paris. The Guinness Book of Records describes the UDHR as the "Most Translated Document" in the world. It consists of thirty articles which outline the view of the General Assembly on the human rights guaranteed to all people.
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In my chosen quotes.
It is a quirk that Dear M gained his Fred Pris because the UN peacekeepers won the award. He was in Cyprus at the time. The certificate hangs in the hall and attracts quite a few tongue-in-cheek comments.
It is a quirk that Dear M gained his Fred Pris because the UN peacekeepers won the award. He was in Cyprus at the time. The certificate hangs in the hall and attracts quite a few tongue-in-cheek comments.
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Un texte primordial rendu plus vivant et remis au goût du jour par ces illustrations magnifiques et touchantes. Un ouvrage à se procurer absolument pour mieux connaître ces droits fondamentaux auxquels chaque être humain est lié par sa condition même d’être humain.
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Un texte primordial rendu plus vivant et remis au goût du jour par ces illustrations magnifiques et touchantes. Un ouvrage à se procurer absolument pour mieux connaître ces droits fondamentaux auxquels chaque être humain est lié par sa condition même d’être humain.
Ma chronique : https://myprettybooks.wordpress.com/2...
Oct 15, 2008
booklady
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it was amazing
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Update: 12 November 2008
This December 10th marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, a very fine document praised by the Vatican and most of the world's nations. However, this year there is a push to include abortion as a fundamental right in the U.N. Declaration, a move which if passed, will cause the Catholic Church to withdraw its support from this otherwise fine document.
Abortion is not a human right, but rather a fundamental violation of the most basic hu ...more
This December 10th marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, a very fine document praised by the Vatican and most of the world's nations. However, this year there is a push to include abortion as a fundamental right in the U.N. Declaration, a move which if passed, will cause the Catholic Church to withdraw its support from this otherwise fine document.
Abortion is not a human right, but rather a fundamental violation of the most basic hu ...more
Groundbreaking stuff in its time, and surprisingly barely dated 60 years on, although a couple of the clauses jarred with me. A laudable document but sadly still not put into practice in too many countries.
words....
Of course you support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You probably know some of them. “All humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights”: “Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person”: "Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work." You’ve heard these, haven’t you, in one form or another? But do you know all thirty articles? Are you able to cite them and support them when you see, or hear of them being ignored? To celebrat
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Of course, this is a classic now and many people refer to this document when they identify human rights violations. It is a "must read." But there are some troubling aspects to this document, especially because it is so widely referenced.
First, it is truly a declaration. That would be fine if it explained its reasoning and contained its scope. Unfortunately, it contradicts itself without explanation and the reader is left wondering how these declarations must be reconciled. For example, Article ...more
First, it is truly a declaration. That would be fine if it explained its reasoning and contained its scope. Unfortunately, it contradicts itself without explanation and the reader is left wondering how these declarations must be reconciled. For example, Article ...more
I do think this document was a step in the right direction. If this were a declaration of human rights for western/colonial states, I would have given it more stars. However as a universal document it falls short by only providing a colonial perspective on human rights. It is time for us to create a universal declaration of human rights that takes every Culture's perspective equally. The Bangkok Declaration is a step towards that. If we keep working towards a more equitable world, we might get m
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Indispensable!
C'est en lisant ce livre, ces articles, que l'on se rend compte qu'on a de la chance d'être dans un pays relativement libre, alors que beaucoup d'autres pays dans le monde ne jouissent absolument pas des même droits que nous!
C'est en lisant ce livre, ces articles, que l'on se rend compte qu'on a de la chance d'être dans un pays relativement libre, alors que beaucoup d'autres pays dans le monde ne jouissent absolument pas des même droits que nous!
one of the first steps into evolution. u probably know most of the stuff listed in there as most constitutions are based on this deceleration
Il est bon de parfois relire des évidences...
Magnifique hommage d'un des textes fondateurs de l'époque contemporaine
Classic UN, declaring Western values universal...
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."
Quibble with human beings: does this include the retarded? There are those born without reason or conscience. This declaration has a simplistic view of humanity. A nice thing is "born free and equal" instead of "are ... equal in dignity and rights" which would be absurd, and is the Swedish dogma.
Article 2
"Everyone is ...more
"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."
Quibble with human beings: does this include the retarded? There are those born without reason or conscience. This declaration has a simplistic view of humanity. A nice thing is "born free and equal" instead of "are ... equal in dignity and rights" which would be absurd, and is the Swedish dogma.
Article 2
"Everyone is ...more
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May 11, 2017
Autumn
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If more people actually followed these the world would be a better place to live.
Quand "Babelio" m'a proposé de recevoir ce livre, en échange d'une critique, j'ai tout de suite saisi l'occasion de me le procurer. Peut-être vous demandez-vous pourquoi ? Car je pense que la "Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme" est un texte fondamental (que chaque bibliothèque devrait avoir en son sein).
Nous en avons tous entendu parler à l'école. Mais au fond, que savons-nous réellement des articles qui la constituent ? Combien pouvons-nous en citer, ne serait-ce que dans les grande ...more
Nous en avons tous entendu parler à l'école. Mais au fond, que savons-nous réellement des articles qui la constituent ? Combien pouvons-nous en citer, ne serait-ce que dans les grande ...more
My favourite points:
"Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.
Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote un ...more
"Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.
Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote un ...more
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written following World War Two by the United Nations. It is instrumental in laying out many of the rights every person should have in the hopes of preventing the terrible violations and conditions of the war. From genocide to slaughter on the battlefield, the war was an experience no one wanted to repeat. While wars and genocides unfortunately still go on in the world, countries are now better equipped with a solid, agreed-upon set of decisions to s
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I decided to dig out this gem (Universal Declaration for Human Rights for those who don't speak French. French? Let's say it's French.) First published on December 10, 1948, it is rather disturbing that not all articles hold true, even within the U.S.A. Equal pay for equal work? Yeah, still fighting about that one. Under Barack Obama's leadership, marriage was made legal for all consenting adults, but seeing as how the new White House webpage was scrubbed of all references to the lgbtq community
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Un très beau bouquin. Je reste malheureusement gêner par les hastag sur la page de titre et le résumé très prétentieux; en effet, je ne pense pas qu'on puisse parler de comprendre en profondeur ces droits sans avoir le texte de façon plus complète. Cela reste un livre très intéressant qui pourrait être utiliser comme approche du sujet avec des jeunes (en leur demandant d'illustrer le texte à leur tour ou de deviner l'article avec l'image.
Un petit rappel de temps en temps ne fait pas de mal ! Qui plus est, dans sa version illustrée des Editions du Chêne, cela rend le texte encore plus symbolique !
https://juliejuz.wordpress.com/2015/1...
https://juliejuz.wordpress.com/2015/1...
Utopia
they should teach this in schools to prepare humans who are aware of their responsibility towards one another and their rights as civilians in nation states. maybe with the culmination of this sort of mentality and outlook the utopia will turn into a reality.
this is more sacrosanct than any other holy book.
they should teach this in schools to prepare humans who are aware of their responsibility towards one another and their rights as civilians in nation states. maybe with the culmination of this sort of mentality and outlook the utopia will turn into a reality.
this is more sacrosanct than any other holy book.
I think its important everyone reads this. I have read it before, but I loved reading it again - and this book is so lovely with the illustrations that accompany it. a must for the bookshelf - and definitely a must for any teacher. xx
May 12, 2013
Lyric
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un.org/en/documents/udhr/ An excellent proposal on how the world's citizens should interact with each other. Every human on the planet should read these articles to ensure the best future of world citizens.
Jun 05, 2008
Erik Graff
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it was amazing
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everyone
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high school civics
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If you haven't read this thirty point declaration you should do so. As noted in Wikipedia,'the Declaration forms part of customary international law & is a powerful tool in applying diplomatic & moral pressure to governments that violate any of its articles.'
Une version illustré très belle même si je doit avouer ne pas être d'accord avec certaines illustrations, ce qui n'enlève en rien l'importance de ces droits et la beauté de ces illustrations!! Cette relecture m'a rappelé mes années d'études, c'était un vrai plaisir!!
La déclaration universelle des droits qui n'ont jamais été respectés, car, tout simplement, les pays ayant constitué ces droist n'ont pas intérêt à les respecter.
Un monde où le pauvre est un esclave du plus riche n'a pas besoin d'une telle déclaration pour savoir ce que de doit !!
Un monde où le pauvre est un esclave du plus riche n'a pas besoin d'une telle déclaration pour savoir ce que de doit !!
article 29,
Everyone had duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible....
article 1
All human begins are born free and equal in dignity and rights....
Everyone had duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible....
article 1
All human begins are born free and equal in dignity and rights....
A truly magnificient document and the ideal blueprint for the rights and treatment of mankind, printed in six languages.
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