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HUMAN RIGHTS

"The power of the Universal Declaration of Human is the power of ideas to change the world. It inspires us to continue working to ensure all people can gain freedom, equality and dignity."

On 24th October 1945, following the end of World War II, the United Nations were created with the purpose of savings future generations from the devastation of internationals war.

One of its commissions, the United nation Human Rights Commission created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

Eleanor Roosevelt, the US President Roosevelt's wife, was the head of the commission.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an international document that states the thirty fundamental rights that forms the basis for a democratic society, it delcares that human rights are universal - to be enjoyed by all people, no metter who they are or where they live. The Universal Declaration include civil and political rights, like the right to life, liberty, free speech and privacy, and also economic, social and cultural rights, like the right to social security, health and education. The 10th December is Human Rights Day and it is celebrated everywhere in the world.

Agenda 2030

The 2030 Agenda puts the principles of equality and non-discrimination at its heart, with a commitment to 'leave no one behind' and 'reach those furthest behind first' and two dedicated goals on combating discrimination and inequalities. On GOAL 10 of the Agenda 2030 it says "The new Agenda is guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the united Nations , including full respect for international law. It is grounded in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international human rights treaties..."

Gender equality

Empowering women and promoting gender equality is crucial to accelerating sustainable development. Sustainable Development Goals aim to build on these achievements to ensure that there is an end to discrimination against women and girls everywhere. Gender equality is one of 17 Global Goals that make up the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There has been progress over the last decades, but the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030.

Important figures in the history of human's right

Emmeline Pankhurst

Emmeline Pankhurst was a political activist and leader of the suffrage movement in Great Britain,

In 1903, Pankhurst founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), a suffrage organization whose slogan was "deeds, not words." The group became infamous for its tactics of smashing windows and assaulting police officers, leading to repeated prison sentences for its members, including Pankhurst and her daughters.

In 1917, Pankhurst dissolved the Woman's Social and Political Union and formed the Women's Party, a political party dedicated to promoting women's equality in public life.Pankhurst died on June 14, 1928, only a few weeks before the Representation of the People Act (1928) extended the vote to all women over 21 years of age.

Martin Luther King

King is one of the renowned leaders of the African-American who worked for the welfare of his community throughout his life. He was very famous among the community and is the strongest voice of the community. King and his fellow companies and peaceful protesters forced the government several times to bend their laws.

Some of King’s most iconic speeches and marches were devoted to ending war, dismantling nuclear weapons, and bringing economic justice. As King said after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, he believed that any “spiritual and moral lag” in humanity was due to racial injustice, poverty, and war.