aug 26, 1789 - Declaration of Human Rights

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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is a key pillar of international civil rights. It influenced the idea of individual freedoms and universal equality. The declaration was passed by the French Assembly and inspired the French Revolution, which ousted the monarchy and founded a republic.The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was passed by France's National Constituent Assembly in August 1789. It is a fundamental document of the French Revolution and in the history of human and civil rights. It was influenced by the American Revolution and consists of the list of rights, such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and separation of powers.

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