December 10 marks the 70th anniversary of the UN’s universal declaration of human rights.
The document outlines 30 fundamental rights that should form the basis of democratic societies.
The UN says it’s as relevant today, as it always has been.
But with multiple examples of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, just how enforceable is it?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests:
Benjamin Zawacki – Human Rights Researcher.
Geoff Gilbert – Professor of International Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at the University of Essex.
Johannes Mosskin – Director of Communications at The Right Livelihood Award Foundation.
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