1) What world events of the early 20th century do you think led to the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

2) How do the freedoms outlined in the Declaration protect individuals from today's global issues of terrorism and nuclear warfare?

3) How has the United Nations responded to nations that have violated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Give at least one specific example, and explain whether or not the UN actions were effective at protecting the rights.

4) What challenges does the United Nations face in protecting human rights?

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29 December, 11:53

1) What world events of the early 20th century do you think led to the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

2) How do the freedoms outlined in the Declaration protect individuals from today's global issues of terrorism and nuclear warfare?

3) How has the United Nations responded to nations that have violated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Give at least one specific example, and explain whether or not the UN actions were effective at protecting the rights.

4) What challenges does the United Nations face in protecting human rights?

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According to the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. As yet, there is no general prohibition against the death penalty in international law. In Sweden's view, the death penalty is a deeply inhuman punishment that should be abolished.