HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2022: Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world on December 10 every year. It marks the day the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. Human Rights Day focuses on the fundamental rights and freedoms that people around the world are entitled to simply because they are human.
It celebrates and advocates for rights that break through the differences of nationality, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, religion or any other status. This year marks the 74th anniversary of the adoption of the UDHR and the 72nd Human Rights Day.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: HISTORY
Human Rights Day was formally established in 1950 after UNGA passed resolution 423(V). Pursuant to the resolution, the Assembly had invited all states (members and non-members) and interested organizations to observe this day to celebrate the promulgation of the UDHR and increased efforts in this field of human progress. Over the past decade, Human Rights Day has addressed issues such as discrimination, diversity, education, freedom, poverty, torture and equality.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: MEANING
The UDHR lists 30 articles that have highlighted a wide range of fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all people worldwide are entitled. The UDHR serves as a guideline for what all nations should work towards in order to meet basic human needs, both socio-economic and political.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: THEME
On December 10, 2023, the world will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UDHR. In light of this upcoming milestone, ahead of this milestone celebration, a year-long campaign will be launched on December 10 this year to raise awareness of the UDHR, highlighting its legacy, relevance and activism. The campaign revolves around the theme “Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All”.
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