Question

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations?
1. 4 April, 1949
2. 24 October, 1945
3. 10 December, 1948
4. 10 January, 1920

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 10 December, 1948

The correct answer is 10 December 1948.

•  The Declaration was adopted by the UN General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 during its 183rd plenary meeting.
• It is a milestone document in the history of human rights.
• It is drafted by representatives from different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world.
• It declares that human rights are universal – to be enjoyed by all people, no matter who they are or where they live.
• The Universal Declaration includes civil and political rights, like the right to life, liberty, free speech and privacy. It also includes economic, social and cultural rights, like the right to social security, health and education.
• Please note that the Universal Declaration is not a treaty, so it does not directly create legal obligations for countries.