Complete the gaps with words from the box. [ rightfulness, treaty, reaffirm , across ]
The history behind the concept of human rights is a long one. Throughout the centuries and ____________________ (6) societies, religions and cultures we have struggled with defining the notions of ____________________ (7), justice and rights. But one of the most modern affirmations of universal human rights emerged from the ruins of World War II with the creation of the United Nations. The ____________________ (8) that established the UN gives as one of its purposes to ____________________ (9) faith in the fundamental human rights.