The instrumental document that outlined progressive reforms in governance and human rights in post-World War II was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Adopted by the United Nations in 1948, the UDHR was a milestone in establishing international norms for human rights. It enunciated fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or nationality. The document set a global standard for human dignity and inspired subsequent international treaties and national laws aimed at protecting these rights. Its lasting influence continues to shape contemporary human rights discourse and advocacy worldwide.