10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the human rights movement

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• Human Rights Movement began in the 18th century with the discovery of the concept of human rights by philosophers such as John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
• Universal Declaration of Human Declaration of Human Rights/UDHR) adopted by the United Nations in 1948, which recognizes the basic rights possessed by each individual without exception.
• Human rights movements continue to develop and influence many social and political changes throughout the world, including in the struggle against racial discrimination, gender, and sexual orientation.
• Human rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi have become inspirational figures in this movement.
• The Human Rights Movement has also influenced the making of laws and policies in many countries, including in the protection of migrant and refugee rights.
• There are still many countries that violate human rights, including in the form of political oppression, sexual harassment, and violence against minority groups.
• The Human Rights Movement has also inspired the formation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which focus on supervision and protection of human rights.
• Governments and international organizations such as the United Nations and Amnesty International continue to fight for human rights throughout the world.
• Human rights include the right to life, freedom of speech, the right to education, and the right to protection from inhuman treatment.
• The human rights movement has become an important part of the global struggle to achieve peace, justice, and prosperity for all humans throughout the world.