The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) lists 30 rights including freedom from slavery, the right to education, and the right to seek asylum.

Key facts

Remember these

1Courts balance conflicting rights.
2The Bill of Rights protects freedoms.
3Human rights belong to everyone.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Question 1 of 2

What does 'equal protection under the law' mean?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

Why did people fight for civil rights?

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