The Holocaust profoundly impacted global awareness of human rights, leading to a paradigm shift in how nations view and implement human rights protections. The atrocities committed during World War II galvanized public opinion and prompted the establishment of international human rights frameworks. In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, aiming to prevent such violations from occurring in the future. The Holocaust also fostered a collective understanding that atrocities must be condemned and that accountability is essential in protecting individuals from state and systemic abuses. This legacy continues to influence human rights advocacy worldwide.