Foreword
The concept of human rights — that people the world over, by virtue of their humanity, are entitled to certain inalienable rights — is a modern one, though its roots lie in earlier traditions and documents, and abuses have existed throughout history. A turning point came in the aftermath of World War II, when the horrors of the Holocaust caused the world to cry out for justice and for the newly formed United Nations to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which it did in 1948.While not legally binding, the Declaration urged member nations to promote and adhere to…
