19. Balancing Security and Liberty
In the aftermath of World War II, nations grappled with the delicate balance between ensuring national security and upholding individual freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, enshrined fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and protection from arbitrary detention. This landmark document set a global standard for human rights, influencing subsequent international conventions and national laws that sought to protect individual liberties while addressing security concerns (un.org).
