“The Universal Declaration of Human Rights - This great and inspiring instrument was born of an increased sense of responsibility by the international community for the promotion and protection of man's basic rights and freedoms. The world has come to a clear realization of the fact that freedom, justice and world peace can only be assured through the international promotion and protection of these rights and freedoms.”
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U Thant
U Thant was a prominent Burmese diplomat who served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Born on January 22, 1909, in Burma, he passed away on November 25, 1974. During his tenure at the United Nations, U Thant was committed to maintaining international peace and security, and he promoted reforms in various fields of the organization. more
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