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  • Essay / Julian Assange: The Mystery Behind Wikileaks - 1799

    The doctrine of human rights is one of the concepts that has played a role in the civilization of several countries. These inalienable rights were created to protect and preserve the dignity of all human beings, regardless of race, gender, nationality and religion. Furthermore, they were designed to guarantee everyone's right to liberty, property and happiness. They aim to create and establish fraternal relations between all nations. However, according to Article Six of the Declaration of Human Rights, “everyone everywhere has the right to be recognized as a person before the law” (UDHR). By way of explanation, this article specifies that the expression of human rights must be in accordance with the law of the country where one resides. These rights do not protect humans from disciplinary action for violating the law. Launched in 2006, Wikileaks is a nonprofit media organization dedicated to providing access to and publishing confidential information. According to its founder and CEO, Julian Assange, Wikileaks is an “independent source” dedicated to publishing “materials of ethical, political and historical significance” (Wikileaks). Concretely, the main objective of this media organization is to create a transparent government; giving everyone access to the deep secrets of their governments. However, for many Americans, including political satirist Jon Stewart, Wikileaks is “chatter without politics; [lots of] things we already know” (Stewart). In response, this article will focus on the arguments surrounding Wikileaks and its impact on American society. Although Americans are already cynical about their government and its actions, a transparent government will force people to be more analytical about the choices they choose, thus encouraging...... middle of paper.. ....o, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. Internet. February 15, 2011. .Stewart, Jon. "The Informant! - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 11/30/10 - Music Video | Comedy Central." The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Official Site | News and pop culture, comedy and fake news. Comedy Partners, November 30, 2010. Web. February 15, 2011. “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” Welcome to the United Nations: this is your world. Internet. February 18, 2011. Trezzini, Martial. "WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail - USATODAY.com." News, travel, weather, entertainment, sports, technology, USA & world - USATODAY.com. July 12, 2010. the web. February 15. 2011.