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UDHR Infographic
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948. It states the basic rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948. It states the basic rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled. This infographic summarizes the rights and freedoms articulated in the UDHR.
Learn more about the development of the UDHR and explore Facing History’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights unit for lesson plan ideas.
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