The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, sets out the human rights guaranteed to all people. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights marked the first time that the rights and freedoms of individuals were set forth in such detail as well as representing the first international recognition of human rights applicable to every person, everywhere.

The beginning of the Declaration begins with the statement that "All human beings are created free and equal in dignity and in rights." The Declaration is made up of 30 articles. The first 'cluster' of articles sets forth the civil and political rights to which everyone is entitled, the second 'cluster' sets forth the economic, social and cultural rights to which all human beings are permitted and the third 'cluster' provides a larger and protective framework in which all human rights are to be universally enjoyed. Since its adoption, it has been and continues to be a source of inspiration for national and international efforts to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Celebrating 60 Years of Human Rights

The UN Declaration of Human Rights is turning 60 this year. This document has become the cornerstone of human rights across the globe. As mentioned above there are 30 articles in the Declaration of Human Rights.

These articles are easily understood and explained through a series of videos developed by the Regional Rights Resource Team and UNDP in Fiji.

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