The Universal Declaration of Human Rights will mark its 77th anniversary on Dec. 10. The document was adopted by the United ...

Sixty years ago, when the United Nations was debating the creation of an international statement on human rights, Eleanor Roosevelt, then serving as head of the Human Rights Commission, delivered a ...

Eleanor Roosevelt, a name synonymous with compassion and advocacy, embarked on a transformative journey that redefined the role of women in politics and beyond. Her life was a testament to the power ...

Learn about the many ways diplomat, activist, and 2023 American Women Quarters honoree Eleanor Roosevelt made American history through this selected collection of resources from across the Smithsonian ...

When was the UDHR created? The UDHR emerged from the ashes of war and the horrors of the Holocaust. The traumatic events of the Second World War brought home that human rights are not always ...

In any case, while researching the recent presentation, I found my attention drawn to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). It was demanded by the necessities arising from the horror and ...

ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE’s Permanent Committee for Human Rights (PCHR), in collaboration with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) with the conceptual input of the ...

Eleanor Roosevelt played a crucial role in advancing civil rights by engaging with Black leaders, advocating against segregation, and influencing policy behind the scenes. From supporting ...

One Tuesday, Dec. 10, we commemorated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a foundational document that enshrined the principles of dignity, freedom and ...

The Arts4all Foundation hosted a commemoration event at Queens College in Flushing, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to mark the 76th anniversary of Human Rights Day and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s 140th ...

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations’ General Assembly following World War II and the Holocaust, was meant to eternalize the solemn vow “Never Again.” It was ...