Human Rights Declaration This year, the United Nations is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Commentator Iain Guest says the declaration is as important today as it was 50 years ago, and says the U.S. needs to take a tougher stand on those nations, such as China, that violate human rights.

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Human Rights Declaration

March 18, 199812:00 AM ET

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This year, the United Nations is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Commentator Iain Guest says the declaration is as important today as it was 50 years ago, and says the U.S. needs to take a tougher stand on those nations, such as China, that violate human rights.