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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It has been translated into more than 350 languages worldwide, and more than 100 African languages. The full text of its 30 articles in English can be found by clicking the subsequent links.

No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.

More on the ban on slavery

Last change: 04.01.10 - 19:24