The Soviet Concept of Satellite States

1949 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-195
Author(s):  
Sergius Yakobson
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
Western World ◽  
Iron Curtain ◽  
Southeastern Europe ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Central Eastern ◽  
The United Nations

Is there a clear-cut Soviet concept of satellite states? Apparently not, for, from the official Soviet point of view a satellite state east of the Iron Curtain is an anomaly: ca n'existe pas. The very idea, the Soviets would have us believe, is an aberration, a falsification concocted, to use the Communist jargon, by the “ideological armbearers of the American monopolists and imperialists.” Unfortunately, this stand is not corroborated by facts. It is for us in the Western world as well as for the millions of private, honest citizens in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe that the existence of satellite states behind the Iron Curtain means a most disquieting and indeed a sinister reality.The term “satellite state” is first of all a question of political semantics. If one consults the records of the United Nations Commission which has just completed its work on the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” he can readily appreciate the polarity between our approach and that of the Soviet camp to a whole register of political definitions.

Les minorités dans la Déclaration Universelle des Droits de l’Homme, une absence délibérée

2020 ◽  
Vol 88 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 557-590
Author(s):  
Fernando Arlettaz
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Interwar Period ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
The State ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
Legal Regime ◽  
The United Nations

Summary The League of Nations established, in the interwar period, a legal regime for the protection of minorities which considered them as intermeditate groups between the State and the individuals. On the contrary, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, adopted in 1948 by the United Nations, assumed a radically individualistic point of view and did not include any mention to minority rights. The travaux préparatoires of the Universal Declaration suggest that the question of minorities caused strong tension among States and that, for this reason, they avoided its inclusion in the 1948 document.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

1996 ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Editorial board Of the Journal
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
The United Nations

GENERAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS Adopted and proclaimed in resolution 217 A (III) of the General Assembly of the United Nations of 10.12.1948

The Significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: The record so far and future prospects

1966 ◽  
Vol 6 (63) ◽  
pp. 287-296
Author(s):  
Albert Verdoodt
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Social Council ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
Condition Of Women

On the 10th December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which had been drawn up by a series of meetings of the Commission of Human Rights and the Commission on the Condition of Women as well as major discussions which took place during the first seven sessions of the Economic and Social Council. The General Assembly presented this Declaration “as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education … and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance …”

4. The International Bill of Human Rights

2019 ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Rhona K. M. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
Cultural Rights ◽  
Civil And Political Rights ◽  
The United Nations

This chapter analyses the history and principles of the International Bill of Human Rights, which is the ethical and legal basis for all the human rights work of the United Nations. The Bill consists of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, two Optional Protocols annexed thereto, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and Protocol. The chapter also assesses whether the Bill of Human Rights has lived up to the expectations of the original proponents.

The Missiological Significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Heideman
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Fiftieth Anniversary ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
The World ◽  
The United Nations

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, 10 December 1948, is the international affirmation of faith in fundamental human rights. As the most widely officially adopted creed in the world, it is of great significance for persons engaged in cross-cultural and international missions. As we have recently recognized the fiftieth anniversary year of its adoption, missiologists must continue to struggle with issues it raises, such as the relation of Christian liberty to human rights, the relation of “rights” to “duties,” and the theological basis for a doctrine of human rights.

Muslim Discourse on International Human Rights: The Problem of Harmonization Wacana Islam mengenai Hak Asasi Manusia Antarabangsa: Masalah Pengharmonian

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Sayed Sikandar Shah Haneef
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Core Values ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
The Real ◽  
Nation States ◽  
International Human ◽  
The United Nations

AbstractThe concept of human rights as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights indisputably is a western construct. Since Muslim states at the official plane have committed themselves to its tenets by being signatory to it as members of the United Nations, their afterthought has triggered a debate among the academia about its harmonization with the Islamic notion of human rights. Some reject it in its entirety, others advocate its adoption even at the expense of some Islamic core values and yet another body of opinion sees it in total conformity with Islam. This paper argues that all the above perspectives in spite of their merits miss one important point, namely addressing the issue in the context of Muslim- nation- states interacting with the community of nations with their own specific value systems.  Accordingly, the harmonization in line with the legitimate Islamic methodology is the real alternative which this presentation endeavours to articulate. Keywords: International Human Rights, Muslim Discourse, Harmonization, Muslim States.*********************************** AbstrakKonsep hak asasi manusia seperti yang termaktub dalam Universal Declaration of Human Rights tidak boleh dinafikan adalah pembinaan barat. Sejak negara-negara Islam yang rasmi telah bertekad diri kepada rukunnya dengan menjadi penandatangan kepadanya sebagai ahli United Nations, renungan mereka telah mencetuskan perbahasan antara akademi mengenai harmonisasinya dengan konsep hak asasi manusia dalam Islam. Sesetengah menolak cadangan itu secara keseluruhannya, yang lain menyokong perlaksanaannya walaupun perlu mengorbankan beberapa nilai-nilai teras Islam dan satu lagi badan berpendapat ia selaras dengan Islam. Karya ini berpendapat bahawa semua perspektif yang tertera di atas di sebalik merit, mereka terlepas satu perkara penting, iaitu menangani isu ini dalam konteks Islam-negara-bangsa yaitu berinteraksi dengan masyarakat negara-negara dengan sistem nilai tertentu sendiri. Sehubungan dengan itu, harmonisasi menerusi metodologi Islam yang sah adalah alternatif sebenar seperti apa yang karya ini berusaha untuk menyuarakan.Kata Kunci: Hak Asasi Manusia Antarabangsa, Wacana Islam, Pengharmonian, Negara-negara Islam.

Equality

2021 ◽  
pp. 161-190
Author(s):  
William A. Schabas
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
United Nations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
The Right ◽  
Distinct Field ◽  
Special Protection

The right to equality and the prohibition of discrimination is normally formulated with respect to specific grounds. In the Charter of the United Nations, these are race, sex, language, and religion. The list was expanded in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, where it was also prefaced by the words ‘such as’ thereby recognising that distinctions based upon unenumerated categories might also be encompassed. These might include age, disability, and sexual orientation, for example. International law also provides special protection for children. Related to non-discrimination is the distinct field of protection of minorities, which are identifiable on the basis of ethnicity, language, and religion, and of indigenous peoples.

Global Compilation of National Legislation Against Racial Discrimination

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-161
Author(s):  
Robert W. Schaaf
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Racial Discrimination ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
International Convention ◽  
National Legislation ◽  
Fundamental Freedoms ◽  
The United Nations

The united nations recently issued a compilation of national legislation against racial discrimination. The publication, which has a 1991 imprint, bears the title: Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination: Global Compilation of National Legislation against Racial Discrimination. This volume covers 205 pages and carries the symbol: HR/PUB/90/8.The Charter of the United Nations, which was signed in June 1945 at San Francisco, entrusts the UN with promoting and ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms “for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.” The General Assembly, in one of its first resolutions, declared in 1946 “that it is in the higher interests of humanity to put an immediate end to religious and so-called racial persecution and discrimination.” The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the General Assembly December 10, 1948, is the most fundamental human rights instrument adopted by the United Nations. Since that time there have been numerous conventions and declarations aimed specifically at eliminating racial discrimination. These include the Declaration and International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, adopted November 20, 1963 and December 21, 1965, respectively, and the Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, adopted November 30, 1973.

scholarly journals Towards innovative and sustainable education in primary schools

Tehnika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
pp. 665-677
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Kovačević ◽  
Zoran Pendić
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
Sustainable Education ◽  
International Human ◽  
The United Nations

One of the most important human rights is the right to quality education for all. It is embedded in the foundations of the UNESCO mission and is contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 and many other international human rights instruments. It is embedded in the foundations of the UNESCO mission and is contained in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights of December 10, 1948 and many other international human rights instruments. The United Nations has defined priorities for the development of human civilization until 2030 in the form of 17 goals of sustainable development goals. Education is the fourth element of this set of goals, because it is an indisputable fact that only an educated society is capable of solving problems aimed at achieving all goals. Primary education that children receive in primary schools is especially important, because the success of the entire system of formal and non-formal education in one country largely depends on the quality of this education. It is also the beginning of a marathon of lifelong learning. We must not forget that this education largely depends on the quality of preschool education of children and the involvement of their parents in the process of early stages of education. The paper will include our vision of innovative and sustainable education in primary schools, as well as proposals for continuous improvement of the quality of this education in accordance with the requirements of relevant international standards and accepted world, but also our, experience in primary education.

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