Which of the following is true of human rights in recent decades?

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The statement that major human rights accords include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights of 1976 is true. Option A is incorrect as it is a sweeping statement and does not apply universally. Option B is incorrect as there is often tension between the desire to take international action to stop human rights abuses and the principle of state sovereignty. Option C is incorrect as Western Europe consistently ranks among the highest in terms of human rights performance and South Asia is known to have human rights issues.

Which of the Following Is True of Human Rights in Recent