Is a universal list of human rights that will be acceptable to all people in all societies possible?

Answer the following question in full in a discussion post, drawing on content from the chapter:

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?

Is a universal list of human rights that will be acceptable to all people in all societies possible?
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