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Human Rights Anniversary: Without Want or Fear

Louise Arbour, August 2008

The World Today, Volume 64, Number 8/9

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The principles of justice and equality for all in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have taken root in many places. But the goal of making them truly universal is far from being achieved. In December, the Declaration will turn sixty. That date also marks the end of a year-long United Nations campaign to celebrate the milestone.