Description
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UHDR), which was declared by the United Nations in 1948, still stands as a model for nations developing their own standard of individual rights. As a human services professional working with individuals and communities, it is important that you are familiar with this declaration, as many local, regional, and national human rights laws are based on the UHDR. For this Assignment, review the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and consider how it is relevant to your area of interest. (African American and mental health)
To complete this Assignment:
By Day 7
Write a 3- to 4- page paper that addresses the following:
- Explain how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is relevant to human services professionals in your area of interest.
- Explain changes that these human services professionals might need to make to ensure compliance with the UDHR. Support your recommended changes with articles of the UDHR.
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Introduction
A. Topic/focus of the essay
B. Thesis Statement
Body
First paragraph description
A. Summary of first piece of supporting evidence/information
B. Summary of second piece of supporting evidence/information
Second paragraph description
A. Summary of first piece of supporting evidence/information
B. Summary of second piece of supporting evidence/information
Third paragraph description
A. Summary of first piece of supporting evidence/information
B. Summary of second piece of supporting evidence/information
Conclusion
A. Restatement of thesis
B. Concluding remarks
Running head: UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Universal Declaration Benefits to African American
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Institution
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Q1)
The universal declaration of human rights provided guidelines for handling human
rights-related issues globally. The analysis of African American and mental health has
highlighted the benefits that the global guidelines have provided. In highlighting the human
rights issues that need to be focused on, the universal declaration on human rights helped
mobilize against violations. However, there are shortcomings that have limited the benefits of the
universal declaration of human rights among the Africa America population. Mental illness is
more prevalent among the black population than other races due to a series of human rights
violations and limitations. One of the factors that make mental health more prevalent among
African American...