Denmark and Human Rights

Denmark and Human Rights Protecting human rights is a crucial commitment for Denmark, both domestically and internationally. It is the foundation upon which all other progress is built. Human rights are not something that a country either has achieved or hasn’t. It is a constant work in progress. Ever since the Danish physician and philosopher J.F. Struensee in the late 18th century made the first attempt at ensuring basic human rights for the country’s citizens, Denmark has been among the countries working hardest to fulfill the grand ideals. In international surveys Denmark is almost always ranked among the ten countries