The main cause behind the creation of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 was the widespread atrocities committed during World War II, which highlighted the need for a universal set of moral and legal standards protecting human dignity. The Declaration was crafted in response to the horrors of the Holocaust and other wartime atrocities, aiming to prevent such violations in the future. Composed by representatives from various cultures and legal traditions, it emphasized the inherent rights of individuals regardless of nationality, race, or religion. Its adoption established a foundation for international human rights law and global accountability.