Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on December 10th. This date commemorates the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
Key Information
- Date: December 10th every year.
- Significance: The day honors the UN's adoption of the UDHR, a document outlining fundamental human rights for all people, regardless of status.
- History: The formal observance began in 1950 after a UN General Assembly resolution.
- 2025 Theme: The theme is "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials," focusing on human rights as practical elements of daily life.