RT: 'Human Rights: Universalism vs. Relativism' (for the 60th anniversary of UDHR)
December 10, marked the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights . Most people assume this day that the guarantee of human rights is an essential feature of all civilized societies. In order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the LRS will host a roundtable discussion on ‘Human Rights: Universalism vs. Relativism’. Time: Monday, 15th December, from 4 pm until 6 pm Location : MacRobert Building 252 The UDHR enshrines universal rights that apply to all humans equally. 60 years ago, while the fledgling U.N. General Assembly ultimately passed the UDHR by 48-0 vote, a huge diplomatic effort was required to get disparate nations to agree on exactly what "human rights" are or should be. Communist countries proffered one view, while capitalist and Islamic countries had their own perspectives. Proponents of cultural relativism argue for acceptance of differe...