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International Human Rights

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  • The American Declaration of Independence

    The American Declaration of Independence

    A precursor to human rights.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

    A precursor to human rights.
  • Suffragette Movement

    Suffragette Movement

    A feminist movement which called for political equality.
  • The Abolition of Slavery

    The Abolition of Slavery

    In the U.S. systematic slavery was deemed illegal
    after the Civil War.
  • Introduction of Universal Manhood Suffrage and the Abolition of Child Labour

    Introduction of Universal Manhood Suffrage and the Abolition of Child Labour

    Massive steps towards equality in Europe during the 20th century.
  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    The UN issued this Declaration which fully defined human rights, all the member states promised to uphold these rights. Later on, various international pacts were incorporated, and together these are known as the International Bill of Human Rights.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of the Child

    The Declaration of the Rights of the Child

    Approved to improve the situation of children's rights.
  • Conferences on Women´s Judicial and Social Equality

    Conferences on Women´s Judicial and Social Equality

    Throughout history, women have had to struggle for equal rights. With these conferences, international awareness of the need to protect women and girls increased.
  • The Convention of the Rights of the Child

    The Convention of the Rights of the Child

    A document which includes a series of rights and obligations designed to improve living standards of children around the world.
  • Laws against Violence towards Women (Violence Against Women Act)

    Laws against Violence towards Women (Violence Against Women Act)

    Introduced to eliminate the dangers of violence against women.
  • Servicios de Atención y Acogida de la Mujer (Spain)

    Servicios de Atención y Acogida de la Mujer (Spain)

    A public service that exists in Spanish Autonomous Communities, which offers women and their children a safe home and psychological, judicial, social, and economic assistance.