Why might some people consider the declaration of human rights?

Answer 1

It was written because of the barbaric acts of World War II, and even World War I.which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspirwhich have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common peopleation of the common people.

There was no dramatic moment, or pre-eminent personality, involved in the decision. Before World War II the League of Nations had done much work to protect minority groups, especially within Europe, as well as people living in colonies (or "trust territories" as they were called). A lot of attention had also been paid to refugees, to the rights of aliens (non-citizens), and to the rights of workers (especially by the International Labour Organization which was set up in 1919). Because of the dreadful atrocities that were committed in the lead-up to, and especially during, World War II, there was a general sense among the Allies that the post-War order had to include the recognition of human rights. When the UN Charter was being drafted, a number of countries were very keen to see some human rights provisions included and some even wanted to attach a UN Bill of Rights to the 1945 Charter. But there was not enough time to prepare such a draft and so, in San Francisco, President Truman confirmed the agreement that work would begin as soon as possible to draft such a Bill of Rights. When the UN Commission on Human Rights met in 1946 it was agreed to begin with a general "umbrella" declaration and then add more detailed and binding commitments later. Many individuals played a vital role in the drafting process. The best known of them was Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt.

Answer 2

The Guinness Book of Records describes the Declaration as the world's "Most Translated Document" (464 different translations).In its preamble, governments commit themselves and their people to progressive measures which secure the universal and effective recognition and observance of the human rights set out in the Declaration. Eleanor Roosevelt supported the adoption of the Declaration as a declaration rather than as a treaty because she believed that it would have the same kind of influence on global society as the United States Declaration of Independence had within the United States. In this, she proved to be correct. Even though it is not legally binding, the Declaration has been adopted in or has influenced most national constitutions since 1948. It has also served as the foundation for a growing number of national laws, international laws, and treaties, as well as for a growing number of regional, sub national, and national institutions protecting and promoting human rights. Don't know if that answers it enough but at least it is an answer! :3