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What Are Human Rights?

What Are Human Rights? Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every individual, simply because they are human. These rights are universal, inalienable, and indivisible, meaning… Read More »What Are Human Rights?

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What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

When I first started exploring the idea of working for the United Nations, I was struck by how vast and complex the organization is. With its sprawling network of agencies,… Read More »What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?