United Nations Issues a Declaration on Racial Discrimination
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Subcategories: Race, Ethnicity, Racism, Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Segregation, Desegregation, Apartheid, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations, Human Rights, Discrimination, Prejudice
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, 20th & 21st Century European History, French History, African American History, Worldwide
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: November 20, 1963
Article abstract: The Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by the U.N. was adopted in 1963 to expedite the elimination of apartheid, segregation, and other forms of racial domination.
Summary of Event
After World War II, for the first time in history, the fundamental rights of individuals became an international concern. Before that time, the rights of individuals had been a matter exclusively of domestic jurisdiction of a state. With the exception of certain categories of persons such as diplomats, aliens, and refugees,...
[The entire page is 2161 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
