“…For example, ancient civilizations such as those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India had codes of conduct that protected the rights of individuals, and the concept of natural rights can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman philosophers. 84 Furthermore, it is important to recognize that human rights are not limited to Europe and the modern era. In fact, the protection of human rights has become a global concern and is enshrined in international treaties and agreements such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.…”