Briefly explain the how and why the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was developed and list two of its tenets
What will be an ideal response?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was developed after World War II as an effort to respond to the genocide that characterized that war and many of the atrocities occurring around the world during the 20th century. Although the United Nations has no legal authority to enforce the tenets, they are seen as a goal that countries should strive for. Examples of the tenets include, "Everyone is free and should be treated in the same way," and "No one has the right to hurt you or to torture you.".
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