United Nations General Assembly Resolution 217 (III)
| UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/217A | |
|---|---|
| Date | 10 December 1948 |
| Code | A/RES/3/217A (Document) |
| Subject | Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Ratified and Adopted |
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 217A was adopted on December 10, 1948, to ratify the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The resolution was adopted by a majority of 48 countries from among the 58 members of the United Nations at that time; however 8 abstained and the Republic of Honduras and the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen did not vote.