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40th Anniversary Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

40th Anniversary Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

14 November 1988

December 10, 1988 marks the 40th Anniversary of the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A world tour of internationally popular artists, - including Sting and Bruce Springsteen - organised by Amnesty International, introduced the historic declaration to a new generation. In the struggle for human rights everywhere, the declaration represents the 'Magna Carta' of basic rights and freedom.

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Corporate Name
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Subject Topical
CONCERTS
HUMAN RIGHTS
MUSIC
PERFORMING ARTS
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
MAMS Id
UNA0054
Parent Id
UNA0054

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December 10, 1988 marks the 40th Anniversary of the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A world tour of internationally popular artists, - including Sting and Bruce Springsteen - organised by Amnesty International, introduced the historic declaration to a new generation. In the struggle for human rights everywhere, the declaration represents the 'Magna Carta' of basic rights and freedom.

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