Module 1: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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  1. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms.
  2. inalienable
    incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
    All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms.
  3. fundamental
    being or involving basic facts or principles
    All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms.
  4. uphold
    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
    The United Nations is committed to upholding, promoting and protecting the human rights of every individual.
  5. promote
    contribute to the progress or growth of
    The United Nations is committed to upholding, promoting and protecting the human rights of every individual.
  6. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    The United Nations is committed to upholding, promoting and protecting the human rights of every individual.
  7. charter
    a document creating an institution and specifying its rights
    This commitment stems from the United Nations Charter, which reaffirms the faith of the peoples of the world in fundamental human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person.
  8. reaffirm
    assert once again
    This commitment stems from the United Nations Charter, which reaffirms the faith of the peoples of the world in fundamental human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person.
  9. dignity
    the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
    This commitment stems from the United Nations Charter, which reaffirms the faith of the peoples of the world in fundamental human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person.
  10. universal
    applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
    Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms...
  11. conscience
    motivation deriving from ethical or moral principles
    Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people...
  12. proclaim
    state or announce
    Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people...
  13. aspiration
    a cherished desire
    Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people...
  14. endowed
    provided or supplied or equipped with
    They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
  15. reason
    the capacity for rational thought
    They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
  16. brotherhood
    the feeling of connection among people
    They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
  17. entitled
    qualified for by right according to law
    Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
  18. distinction
    a discrimination between things as different
    Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
  19. origin
    the place where something begins
    Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
  20. liberty
    freedom of choice
    Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
  21. security
    the state of being free from danger or injury
    Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
  22. impart
    transmit, as knowledge or a skill
    Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
  23. indispensable
    essential
    Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality.
Created on Thu Oct 01 12:41:29 EDT 2020 (updated Tue Oct 06 12:48:22 EDT 2020)

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