When is International Human Rights Day?

International Human Rights Day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. 'Human rights' refer to basic rights or freedoms that include people's right to live, health, education, freedom of speech and thoughts, and equal rights. 

This day is observed to promote equality, peace, justice, freedom and the protection of human dignity. Every individual is entitled to rights irrespective of race, colour, religion, sex, language, or social status.

The atrocities of the Second World War made the importance of human rights an 'international priority'.

About International Human Rights Day

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