Human Rights. Are we there yet?

 

'' As you aware we are raising awareness of the Declaration of Human Rights that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10 1948. Most of you know that the Declaration was a direct response to the Second World War, and was the first global document to assert the rights of individuals. It consists of fundamental articles that have gone on to be enshrined in law in various national and international treaties. It is the most translated document in the world and is seen as the backbone of a civilised society. .... ''