The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was forged in 1948 after World War II to inspire peace and justice in the world so that people would never have to suffer from the horrors that war brings.  It was fundamental to the world’s embracing of human rights.  Since that time more human rights treaties have been developed to help individuals and societies to think more specifically about human rights details in different contexts.  Learn more about these treaties and their importance and relevance in everyday life.