How were human rights viewed before WWII versus after?

Basic Requirements:
• 1000-1200 words.

• 1 in margins, Times New Roman, 12pt font.

• Any sources must be cited using any of the major citation styles: APA, MLA, Chicago.

• Answer ALL questions in one single, coherent essay (NOT a list of questions).

Guided Questions:

• What are human rights? (*)

o How were human rights viewed before WWII versus after?

o What does it mean to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights?

• What are the key treaties on human rights, and how are they different?

• What are the three main objections to the human rights revolution?

• Why do states violate human rights?

• Why do states promote human rights abroad?

• If the UNSC were to intervene in a humanitarian crisis, what should the criteria for UNSC be? Be specific.

• Why was the ICC created?

• How effective is the ICC?

[Hint: What are your criteria?]

How were human rights viewed before WWII versus after?
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