#70: Human Rights
English Learning for Curious Minds
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The Importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Human rights are considered hugely important and non-negotiable when they suit your goals. But when they don't, they are ignored or become an inconvenience that gets in the way of your agenda. The universal declaration of human rights was signed by 48 countries - but there were 58 who voted against it. This is because some of the ideas have formed part of western norms for longer than they have in other countries. It's also worth noting that while we put this declaration up on a pedestal,. there are certain things that aren't on it that you might expect would be on it.
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