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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Picture of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in 1948. It is founded on the principle that human rights are based on the "inherent dignity" of every person.
Donated by the United Nations Association in Canada.

About this object

Picture Michel Lambert

It made it possible to improve people's lives. Now it prevents all forms of discrimination in the world. It helps to improve our world.

Eugénie Francoeur, age 16
Laval

 

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