Center for Security Studies

The UN Human Rights Pillar on Shaky Ground

Euro Atlantic

70 years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the foundation of human rights treaties and the basis for the work of various institutions. However, current global events put pressure on these achievements. It is of great significance that human rights are taken into account systematically in the security policy debate.

by Christoph Elhardt
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, here illustrated at an exhibition, is a milestone document in the history of human rights and will celebrate its 70th anniversary this year. Mike Segar / Reuters

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