René Cassin
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1968
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René Cassin, born on October 5, 1887, in Bayonne, France, was a French jurist and diplomat known for his commitment to human rights. He played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN in 1948. In 1968, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his struggle to ensure human rights. Cassin passed away on February 20, 1976, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of human rights.
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- Who is René Cassin?
- René Cassin, born on October 5, 1887, in Bayonne, France, was a French jurist and diplomat known for his commitment to human rights. He played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN in 1948. In 1968, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his struggle to ensure human rights. Cassin passed away on February 20, 1976, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of human rights.
- In what year did René Cassin win the Nobel Prize?
- 1968 — Peace