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This concurrent resolution acknowledges the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a foundational document adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 1948 that outlines fundamental rights and freedoms for all people, and expresses support for the UN's #StandUp4HumanRights campaign, a global initiative launched to celebrate the UDHR's anniversary and promote the ongoing commitment to human rights. The resolution highlights the UDHR's historical context, stemming from the aftermath of World War II with the aim of preventing future atrocities, and its significance in establishing goals for nations, even though it is not legally binding, and has inspired subsequent treaties like the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. It also emphasizes the importance of the rights of women and girls as represented within the UDHR and its impact worldwide, and mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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