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Creation of the United Nations October
The United Nations was created on October 24, 1945, to promote international security, cooperation, and peace following the earlier war which was World War II. The United Nations allowed all the counties to join together on global issues which created a framework for future human rights issues. The creation of the United Nations showed a large commitment to preventing future world conflicts and promoted human rights worldwide. -
Nuremberg trials
The Nuremberg trials Started on November 20, 1945, and continued until October 1946. These trials were to prosecute the large leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes, genocide, and crimes again humanities. These trials established a precedent that individuals would be held accountable for their actions under international law if a genocide were to happen again. These trails significantly influenced the development of international criminal law and establishment of international courts -
Universal declaration of human rights
The Universal Declaration of Human rights was found on December 10, 1948, to set out fundamental human rights that were to be universally protected. The Universal declaration of human Rights served a foundation for international human rights law and have inspired offer seventy human rights treaties. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is just as relevant as it was the day it was created. It has also been translated into over 500 languages. -
Refugee convention
The Refugee convention that took place on July 28, 1951, defined the term “refugee”. It detailed the legal obligations of states to protect their refugees which formed the framework of international refugee law. It also outlined the rights of refugees which included access to education, housing, and work. The convention remains a critical event in protecting the rights of refugees -
Amnesty international
Amnesty International was founded on May 28, 1961, and is a global non-governmental organization for the advocacy of human rights. It helps to prevent human rights abuses and raises awareness for the release of political prisoners and to end torture. Its efforts have brought international attention to human rights violations ad influenced policy changes -
Civil rights act of 1964
The civil rights act of 1964 was made on July 2 of 1964 and outlawed discrimination based of race, sex, religion, or national origin. It ended the segregation in public places and banned discrimination in employments. It became a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement. The Civil Rights Act made a framework for the anti-discrimination laws. -
Convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination
The International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of racial discrimination on December 21, 1965. This convention was created to end the racial discrimination and promote understanding for all races. It remains the principal international precedent addressing discrimination, requiring states to review policies and amend laws that perpetuate racial biases -
covenant on economic, social, and cultural rights
The International covenant of economic, Social, and Cultural Rights is December 16, 1966, obligated participating nations to work towards granting economic, social, and cultural rights. Some of the rights include labor rights and the right to health and education. It emphasized the importance of these rights in achieve human dignity and equality -
International covenant on civil and political rights
The international covenant on civil and political rights founded on December 16, 1966, was a treaty that ensures the protection of civil and political rights. Some of the rights it includes are religion, freedom of speech, and the right to a fair trial. It forms part of the International Bill of Human Rights and has been crucial in promoting civil liberties internationally. -
Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall Riots began on June 28, 1969, outside of the Stonewall Inn. These riots were violent confrontations that were between the police and gay rights activists. These riots inspired the first Pride parades in 1970 and created a foundation for annual Pride celebration. The Stonewall riots continue to symbolize both the ongoing struggles the LGBTQ+ community has gone through and also their progress achieved. -
Roe v. Wade
The Roe v. Wade decision on January 22, 1973, came to be one of the most significant decisions of the United States Supreme Court which Abortion was made legal. This act grated woman their right to have an abortion under their constitutional rights under the fourteenth amendment. This was a huge improvement in woman’s reproductive rights. -
Human rights watch
The Human rights watch was founded in 1978 and was created to expose abuses such as war crimes, discrimination, and torture. They influenced policy changes and held people accountable for abuses three. Had committed. Its efforts have made big changed such as bands on land mines. The Human Rights Watch runs in over 90 countries and has a key role in defending and promoting human rights violations -
Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against woman
The convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against woman was a United Nations treaty what was describe as an international bill of rights for woman. The treaty addresses discrimination in areas like employment, education, and healthcare. It has played a large role in promoting gender equality worldwide. -
Convention against torture
The Convention against torture on December 10, 1984, was an international treaty that aimed to end torture and other degrading, inhuman or cruel treatment or punishment to any individuals, it obligates the states to take effective measures to prevent torture within their jurisdictions and has been a framework in the global fight against torture -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, was a pivotal moment I history which h marked the end of the Cold War and the division between East and West Germany. The Berlin Wall was a barrier to freedom of movement which is a fundamental human right. The fall not only led to reunification of Germany but also inspired democratic movements across Eastern Europe. This event shows the importance of human rights and the impact of collective efforts in achieving political and social change. -
Convening on the rights of children
The convention on the rights to the child on September 2, 1990, was the most widely ratified human rights treaty is history. It set out political, civil, social, economic, health, and culture rights of children. It obligated the government to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and ensures their rights rot healthcare, education, and participation in society. -
The Vienna declaration and programme of action
The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action ion June 25, 1993, was found at the World conference on Human rights and reestablished the indivisibility and universality of human rights. It led to the establishment of the United Nations high commissioner for Human Rights and emphasized the importance if strengthening human rights mechanisms worldwide. -
End of Apartheid in South Africa
The end of the Apartheid in South Africa was in April 1994 when South Africa held its first democratic elections which marked the end of the apartheid regime. Nelson Mandela was elected as the county’s first black president which symbolized the start of a new era of equality and reconciliation. This transition ended institutionalized racial segregation ad inspired global movements against racial injustice -
United Nations declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples
The United Nations declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples on September 13, 2007, was made to establish the universal framework of minimum standards for survival, well-being, and dignity of Indigenous peoples. It recognizes their rights of identity, culture, languages, employment, health, education, and healthy. It also determined their rights to protect their land and resources. -
Convention of rights of persons with disabilities
The Convention on the rights of persons with Disabilities founded on May 3, 2008, was to protect, promote, and bring equality to all peoples with disabilities. This convention demonstrated a change from viewing individuals with disabilities as charity to recognizing them as equal individuals in society with rights to education, employment, and accessibility.