The sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Sixty years ago today, the world made a declaration that began with these words: “Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.” While Americans may be unfamiliar with the 1772 words that make up the most translated document in world history, there are people all around the world who can recite it by heart …
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