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World War 1
World War 1, from 1914 to 1918, highlighted the need for international human rights by showing how powerful leaders can cause harm when not controlled. This disagreement made it clear that international agreements were important to protect the rights of all people, regardless of their nationality or background. -
The Holocaust
The Holocaust was the genocide of six million Jews and millions of others, including disabled individuals and people of color, by the Nazis in Germany. This horrific event showed the world the consequences of hatred and inequality, making it clear that there needed to be a global agreement to protect everyone's rights and prevent such cruelty from accuring again. -
World War 2
World War 2 was a global struggle that involved many countries and resulted in millions of deaths and grave damage. The war revealed the consequences of hatred and discrimination, especially through events like the Holocaust, which highlighted the important need for an international agreement to protect human rights and prevent such disturbance from accuring again. -
The San Francisco Conference
The San Francisco Conference in 1945 was important in shaping worldwide human rights by forming the United Nations, after the horrors of World War 2. This event highlighted the need for a global agreement and responsibility to prevent future human rights violations through international agreements. -
Founding of the United Nations
The United Nations was created after World War 2 to promote peace, safety, and teamwork among countries. The creation of the UN highlighted the importance of protecting human rights internationally, as countries realized that a worldwide effort was needed to prevent the cruelty experienced during the war and to assure justice for everyone.