Correct option is B
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10th December 1948. It is one of the most important documents in human rights history, aimed at setting a common standard of achievements for all people, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or religion. This declaration recognizes inherent human dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all human beings. It is composed of 30 articles that outline individual rights related to freedom, equality, justice, and peace in the world. The UDHR served as the foundation for subsequent human rights law and inspired international treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
Information booster:
- The General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the UN, consisting of all 193 member states.
- The UDHR laid the groundwork for international human rights law and conventions.
- The Security Council, one of the UN's key organs, focuses on maintaining international peace and security, not human rights declarations.
- The International Court of Justice settles legal disputes between states, but does not deal with human rights declarations directly.
- The Trusteeship Council was originally established to oversee the administration of trust territories but has since suspended its operations.
Additional knowledge:
- (a) Trusteeship Council was a body created to supervise the administration of trust territories, which were former colonies or territories placed under the administration of another country under UN supervision.
- (c) International Court of Justice primarily resolves disputes between states based on international law and provides advisory opinions on legal questions.
- (d) Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, dealing with conflict resolution and sanctions.
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