Commentary: Human rights, for everyone, everywhere

On Dec. 10, we will mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.In the aftermath of World War II, as the full horrors of the Holocaust committed by Germany’s fascist regime became apparent, the international community came together to create a new institution — the United Nations — to prevent violence and promote peace throughout the world. The newly created United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the declaration recognizing the inherent d