John Peters Humphrey: Canadian Nationalist and World Government Advocate

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Title
John Peters Humphrey: Canadian Nationalist and World Government Advocate
Abstract
The McGill University-educated John P. Humphrey (1905-1995) was the author of the first draft of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He was also a McGill law professor in the 1930s and 1940s. The author points out that while Humphrey's role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was significant, it comprised only a brief period in his life. Prior to his time at the UN, Humphrey was an adamant Canadian nationalist who argued for a strong, united Canada. At the same time, he was highly critical of international organization and argued for a federal, world government.
Publication
Canadian Yearbook of International Law / Annuaire Canadien de Droit International
Volume
Vol. 45
Pages
305-346
Date
2008
Language
en
Citation
Roth, Erin C. “John Peters Humphrey: Canadian Nationalist and World Government Advocate.” Canadian Yearbook of International Law / Annuaire Canadien de Droit International Vol. 45 (2008): 305–346.
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