HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

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 10-Dec-2024
  • It is observed globally on 10th December annually.
  • It commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which outlines the inalienable rights of all humans.
  • It was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in Paris on 10th December 1948.
  • 2024 Theme: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now
    • It highlights the urgency of safeguarding human rights.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  • It advocates for equality and freedom, irrespective of race, religion, gender, nationality, or status.
  • It establishes fundamental rights as a universal standard for protection.
  • It serves as a framework for international and local laws and policies.
  • It is integral to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
  • It is translated into 577 languages, making it the most translated document worldwide.