Question

Put these important events in the history of international human rights in chronological order, from earliest to most recent.

a. The Holocaust occurs, causing the deaths of more than 6 million Jews and other minorities
b. Establishment of the International Criminal Court
c. Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
d. Adoption of the twin covenants (the ICCPR and the ICESCR)

Answer 1

Chronologically, the Holocaust occurred first, followed by the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, then the twin covenants, and finally the establishment of the International Criminal Court.

Step-by-step explanation:

The important events in the history of international human rights can be put into chronological order as follows:

1. The Holocaust occurs, causing the deaths of more than 6 million Jews and other minorities during World War II.
2. Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
3. Adoption of the twin covenants: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) in 1966, which expanded on the rights contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
4. Establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998, creating a permanent court responsible for prosecuting individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.