Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Abstract

Preamble
• Considering that freedom, justice and peace in the world are based on the recognition of the intrinsic dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family;

• Considering that ignorance and contempt for human rights have led to outrageous acts of barbarism for the conscience of humanity, and that the advent of a world in which human beings have been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of mankind has been proclaimed freed from fear and misery, enjoy freedom of speech and freedom of belief;

• Considering it essential that human rights be protected by a regime of law; so that man is not compelled to the supreme recourse of rebellion against tyranny and oppression;

• Considering also essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations;

• Considering that the peoples of the United Nations have reaffirmed in the Charter their faith in the fundamental rights of man, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women, and have declared themselves resolute to promote social progress and raise the standard of living within a broader concept of freedom;

• Considering that the Member States are committed to ensuring, in cooperation with the United Nations Organization, universal and effective respect for the rights and fundamental freedoms of man;

• Considering that a common conception of these rights and freedoms is of greater importance for the full fulfillment of this commitment;