Also Quote by Rene Cassin
“The other salient characteristic of the Declaration is its universality: it applies to all human beings without any discrimination whatever; it also applies to all territories, whatever their economic or political regime.”
About This Quote
Source Treaty: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, preamble, 1948
Human rights apply to everyone everywhere, regardless of status or regime.
In simple terms: Rights are universal.
Key Takeaway
Uphold universal rights.
Themes
human rights
equality
universality
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- advocacy
- international law
Key Concepts
legal theory
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can universality be enforced?
- What challenges arise in applying rights globally?
A Different Perspective
Implementation varies across cultures and governments.
