The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.

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Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.

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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

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1Human rights belong to everyone.
2Rights come with responsibilities.
3People have fought to expand rights.

Then & Now

🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.

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Which is a basic human right?

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Question 2 of 2

What does 'equal protection under the law' mean?

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