Civic Ed- week 1
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Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)
Former first lady of the US that headed the representatives who drafted the UDHR.
UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Cyrus Cylinder
An ancient baked clay cylinder that has been recognized by many as the world's first charter of human rights resident in the British museum.
6 Official Languages of the UN
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Cyrus The Great(King of Persia)
declared that slaves will be free and people can choose their own religion, people of different races will be equally treated.
Provisions of The Cyrus cylinder
mirror the the first four articles of the UDHR
539 BC
Persians attack Babylon
10th December 1948
The UDHR was adopted and proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly.