1950 Human Rights - Unesco Paris Imprint, No. 578 of United Nations Organization

Description: Human Rights. Unesco, 1950. Publication No. 578 of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Printed in France by Imprimerie S.A.P.H.O., Copyright by Unesco, Paris, 1950. 110 p + perforated explanation sheets + large fold-out poster of “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” measuring 24.5 x 38”. Prints/single leaves measure 10 x 14”, folio. INCOMPLETE, LACKING PAGE 76. In poor condition. As is. Fold-out case is moderate scuffed at all edges/corners. Bottom flap lacking cloth, board exposed. Gilt lettering on front board of fold-out case dulled, but legible. Water or tea dampness staining to fold-out, especially back board, but staining does not impact interior. Corner bumped on fold-out & hinges are split at heads and tails. Title page exhibits the most toning out of all leaves, mostly around edges. Many leaves are folded/creased at some edge, with some light toning at creases. Perforated explanation leaves at rear remain intact. Fold-out case is worn, but intact. Please see photos. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, was the result of the experience of the Second World War. With the end of that war, and the creation of the United Nations, the international community vowed to never again allow atrocities like those of that conflict to happen again. World leaders decided to complement the UN Charter with a road map to guarantee the rights of every individual everywhere. The document they considered, and which would later become the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, was taken up at the first session of the General Assembly in 1946. UNESCO was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations' International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation. UNESCO's founding mission, which was shaped by the events of World War II, is to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights by facilitating collaboration and dialogue among nations. It pursues this objective through five major program areas: education, natural sciences, social/human sciences, culture and communication/information. UNESCO sponsors projects that improve literacy, provide technical training and education, advance science, protect independent media and press freedom, preserve regional and cultural history, and promote cultural diversity. The organization prominently helps establish and secure World Heritage Sites of cultural and natural importance. FORN-SHELF-0695-BB-2408-HK2009

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