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Lesson 47 of 84 · Globalization

International Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948, outlines fundamental rights — freedom, equality, education, and protection from torture — that belong to every person regardless of nationality.

Key Facts

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About 7,000 languages are spoken on Earth.

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The UN has 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

3

The United Nations has 193 member nations.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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How many Sustainable Development Goals does the UN have?