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Dag Hammarskjold

'Freedom from fear' could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights.

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Dag Hammarskjold means that the main idea behind human rights is ensuring people do not live in constant fear of harm or oppression. Protecting individuals from fear allows them to live with dignity and security, which is the core purpose of human rights.

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