Is a universal list of human rights that will be acceptable to all people in all societies possible? Can people in different countries agree on a common set of fundamental protections and guarantees for individuals? Consider parts of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Is a universal list of human rights that will be acceptable to all people in all societies possible? Can people in different countries agree on a common set of fundamental protections and guarantees for individuals? Consider parts of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

What elements seem universal? Which, if any, do not? If a common set is not feasible, how can international organizations identify and sanction rights violators?

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