Everything you need to know about Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December every year. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
The origins and evolution of Human Rights Day
The formal establishment of Human Rights Day occurred at the 317th Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly on 4 December 1950.
Meaningful ways to observe and celebrate Human Rights Day
Learn about your human rights, support human rights organizations, or speak up against injustice.
Surprising trivia and interesting details about Human Rights Day
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