Historical Events tagged with "human-rights"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Founding of the Council of Europe
In May 1948, the Council of Europe was established at the Hague Congress, aiming to promote democracy and human rights across Europe. Representatives from ten European countries gathered to create an organization that would foster cooperation in political, legal, and social matters, ensuring peace and stability in post-war Europe. The council aimed to address common challenges and sought to strengthen democratic governance and the rule of law. Notable figures included Joseph Bech, the Luxembourg foreign minister, who played a critical role in drafting the council's foundation.
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The Bergen-Belsen concentration camp was liberated by British forces on April 15, 1945, uncovering immense suffering and inhumane conditions. Upon arrival, soldiers encountered thousands of malnourished inmates in desperate need of care. Among the liberators were troops of the British 11th Armoured Division led by Major General Franklyn J. B. Durnford. The disturbing conditions brought global attention to the atrocities of the Holocaust.
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