Regional human rights protection systems
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Explore the importance and value of regional human rights protection systems for addressing cultural, historical and political context for specific areas of the world.
Considering the different cultural, political, and historical contexts of various regions, how do regional human rights mechanisms tailor their approaches to be effective in their specific areas?
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About Universal Human Rights
In 1948 the United Nations issued a Universal Declaration of Human Rights that laid out a common standard of fundamental rights to be universally protected. But how much do you know about the rights and freedoms everyone, everywhere - including you - is entitled to? Explore this page to learn more about the history, philosophy and practice of ensuring universal human rights, brought to you in partnership with the Open Society Foundations.
Meet The Creators
- Video created by Moritz Baumgärtel
- Lesson Plan created by Cheney Munson
