Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a historic document that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly at its third session on 10 December 1948 as Resolution 217 at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France. Of the then 58 members of the United Nations, 48 voted in favor, none against, eight abstained, and two did not vote.
Human rights of older people in New Zealand
The human rights of older people are embedded within the covenants that comprise the International Bill of Rights. The Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. Article 1 establishes that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. Article 25(1) of the UDHR recognises the right of all to an adequate standard of living and where necessary social security, including in the event of old age.