Eleanor Roosevelt: Full Speech Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Want to break free? try bit.ly/3ZLO8UK Eleanor Roosevelt : The adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was a significant moment in the history of human rights. It was a document that was created in response to the atrocities committed during World War II, with the aim of setting a universal standard for the protection of human rights. Eleanor Roosevelt played a critical role in the drafting and adoption of the UDHR. In 1946, she was appointed as the chair of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, which was tasked with drafting the declaration. Roosevelt took her role seriously and approached it with a deep sense of purpose. She believed that the UDHR could make a real difference in the world by setting a standard for the protection of human rights that all nations could aspire to. She also believed that it was essential to ensure that the UDHR was a truly universal document, that reflected the experiences and perspectives of people from all over the world. To achieve this, Roosevelt traveled extensively, meeting with people from different cultures and backgrounds, and listening to their stories and perspectives. She also worked tirelessly with other members of the Commission to ensure that the document was as comprehensive and inclusive as possible. After months of work, the UDHR was finally adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. It was a historic moment that marked a significant step forward in the protection of human rights. Today, the UDHR is widely recognized as one of the most important documents in the history of human rights, and Eleanor Roosevelt's role in its creation is celebrated as a testament to her commitment to the cause of human rights.