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Question 74 of 292

The universal declaration of human rights (UDHR) was adopted by? 

  • A. Economic Communities of West African states (ECOWAS)
  • B. United Nations Organisation (UNO)
  • C. African Union (AU)
  • D. European Union (EU)

Correct Answer: B

Explanation
Correct Option: B. United Nations Organisation (UNO) Detailed Explanation: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document in the history of human rights. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in Paris, France. The UDHR was created in response to the atrocities of World War II and aims to set a common standard of human rights for all people, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or religion.
  1. Historical Context: After World War II, there was a global recognition of the need to protect human rights to prevent future conflicts and atrocities. The United Nations was established in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations. The UDHR was one of the first major initiatives of the UN to address human rights.
  2. Adoption Process: The UDHR was drafted by a committee within the UN, chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, and involved representatives from various countries. The document was adopted by a vote of the General Assembly, with 48 member states voting in favor and 8 abstaining. No member state voted against it, highlighting a significant consensus on the importance of human rights.
  3. Content of the UDHR: The declaration consists of 30 articles that outline fundamental human rights, including the right to life, liberty, and security; freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; and the right to work and education. It serves as a foundational text for international human rights law and has inspired numerous treaties, national constitutions, and legal frameworks.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
  • A. Economic Communities of West African States (ECOWAS): ECOWAS is a regional political and economic union of West African countries established in 1975. While it plays a role in promoting economic integration and political stability in West Africa, it did not adopt the UDHR. The UDHR is a global document created by the United Nations, not a regional body.
  • C. African Union (AU): The African Union, established in 2001, is a continental union consisting of 55 African countries. While the AU promotes human rights and has its own charter on human rights, it did not adopt the UDHR. The UDHR predates the AU and was created by the United Nations.
  • D. European Union (EU): The European Union is a political and economic union of European countries that was established in the 1990s. Although the EU has its own Charter of Fundamental Rights, which incorporates many principles of the UDHR, it did not adopt the UDHR itself. The UDHR was adopted by the United Nations, making the EU's role secondary in this context.
Revision Summary:
  • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
  • The UDHR was created to establish a common standard of human rights for all people after the atrocities of World War II.
  • Other options (ECOWAS, AU, EU) are regional organizations that did not adopt the UDHR; it is a global document from the UN.
  • The UDHR has influenced international human rights law and inspired various national and international legal frameworks.
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