UDHR Flash Cards

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

UDHR

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was created after World War 2 to help countries around the world together. It was created at the United Nations with the help of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

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The UDHR was adopted on

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December 10, 1948

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How many rights are listed on the UDHR?

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There are 30 articles

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Who was Sojourner Truth

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She was born into slavery but became an abolitionist and fought against slavery. She helped black soldiers in the Civil War. She is connected to Article #4

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Who is Cesar Chavez?

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He worked for farm workers rights and fair wages. He went on a hunger strike. He is connected to article #23

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What is democracy?

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A system of government where citizens elect the people of who represent them to make the laws. It is related to article # 21.

Democracy first started in the country of Greece.

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What does universal mean?

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It means that it is for the whole world -not just one country.

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Who is Malala Yousafzai?

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She is a spokesperson for the right for woman to be able to be educated. She is connected to Article #26

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Article #1

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All human beings are born free and equal. You are worth the same, and have the same rights as anyone else. 

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Article #4

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No one should be held in slavery for any reason. The buying and selling of human beings should be prevented at all times.