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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document that codifies the fundamental rights and freedoms of all human beings. The Declaration was influenced by various sources, including the United States Bill of Rights, the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights were inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration has been used as a basis for national laws and policies, including the United States Bill of Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Declaration has been used by non-governmental organizations, such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.