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On 10 December 1948, the United Nations solemnly adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Faithful to its constitutional mandate to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights and fundamental freedoms, UNESCO greatly contributed to the adoption of the Declaration. The symposia organized by UNESCO in 1947 and 1948 were important steps in this process, demonstrating how basic human rights values embody common aspirations across various different civilizations and cultures. Through a General Conference resolution adopted on 11 December 1948, UNESCO also became the first entity within the United Nations system to take into account the implications of the Declaration in every field of its action, and to promote education and information about this landmark document.
