The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the most important document outlining human rights. It was agreed upon by the United Nations in 1948 ...

Adopted in 1948, the UDHR has inspired a rich body of legally binding international human rights treaties. It continues to be an inspiration to us all whether in addressing injustices, in times of ...

Eleanor Roosevelt, widow of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, chaired the UDHR drafting committee. With her were René Cassin of France, who composed the first draft of the Declaration ...