United Nations Sets Rules for Treatment of Prisoners
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations, Human Rights, Kidnapping, Hostages, Prisoners
- Curriculum: Worldwide
- Geographical Location: Geneva
- Date: August-September, 1955
Article abstract: The United Nations’ formulation of Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners committed the associated nations, at least in principle, to the acknowledgment of prisoners’ rights.
Summary of Event
Article 1, paragraph 3 of the United Nations Charter, drafted in 1945, acknowledges the goal of “promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.” It was a decade from the signing of the charter before the First United Nations...
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