Which one of the following statements regarding Human Rights is not co

Which one of the following statements regarding Human Rights is not correct ?

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Human Rights derive their inspiration from moral principles

They are applicable subject to their adoption by States

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was adopted by the United Nations in the year 1948

The universalism of Human Rights is challenged by the cultural relativists

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The statement that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was adopted by the United Nations in the year 1948 is not correct. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted in 1948, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) was adopted in 1966 and entered into force in 1976.

The ICCPR, along with the UDHR and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), forms the International Bill of Human Rights.

Human Rights do derive inspiration from moral principles and are considered inherent. While international human rights norms exist, their application within a state is often subject to the state’s ratification and incorporation into domestic law. The concept of universalism of human rights is indeed challenged by cultural relativists who argue that rights should be understood within specific cultural contexts.

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