Human Rights Day 2023: Date, History and 5 facts about Human Rights

Human Rights Day 2023: On December 10, Human Rights Day, we commemorate the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is available in more than 500 languages and is among the most translated documents globally.

It has served as motivation for nations and individuals to begin recognizing each person’s inherent right to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness. We recognize the significance of both this document and human rights on Human Rights Day.

Human Rights Day History

This day in 1948 marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly. Over 200,000 advance orders were taken for the United Nations Postal Administration’s 1952 commemorative stamp.

The purpose of the Declaration of Human Rights is to create a universally recognized standard of living to which all people are entitled and to serve as a catalyst for all UN member states to work toward achieving this standard of living for their citizens.

The rights are widely acknowledged to have had an impact on how human rights are perceived and to be a force for good despite the fact that they are seen as more declarative than legally binding.

These days, Human Rights Day is observed annually with a new theme. “Every Day is Human Rights Day” was the theme in 2014, and “Stand up for someone’s rights today” was the theme in 2016. Every day is a good day to remember our human rights, but on December 10 we should take a moment to appreciate them even more and treat everyone as equals.

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How to Observe This Day

Give to the organization of your choice.

Is there an organization that truly resonates with you? Perhaps this is the day to give in honor of them and remember them.

Go to a human rights gathering.

This day is dedicated to debates, exhibitions, political conferences, meetings, and cultural events. Why not join the community by attending one?

Prove your commitment to human rights.

Posting on your blog or participating in online forums is one way to demonstrate your support for human rights.

Five Facts

Setting an Example

King Cyrus II of Persia—also referred to as King Cyrus the Great—founded the first Persian Empire. He granted slaves the freedom to practice any religion and freed them.

Recognize your rights

In accordance with Article 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to leisure and vacation time.

Consider the kids.

Across 20 countries, there are currently about 250,000 child soldiers in the world. About 40% of them are girls, whom male fighters frequently capture and use as “wives” or sex slaves.

An Extended Conflict

The fight for women’s suffrage lasted seventeen years. Susan B. Anthony and others led the fight for women’s right to vote, which governments gradually granted between 1894 and 1911 before regulating it at the federal level in 1902.

An International Issue

Based on the most recent prevalence and population statistics gathered by UNICEF, an estimated 12 million girls are married during their childhood (under the age of 16–18) every year.

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Reasons this Day Is Essential

Individuals should be accorded equitable treatment, honor, and decency.

We ought to be treated equally since we are all equal at birth. Every individual has the right to live their life as they see fit, free of oppression, repression, or ownership by others.

It serves as a reminder of our progress.

Even though there is undoubtedly still much work to be done, we should take a moment to recognize that things are moving in the right direction and that, compared to a few centuries ago, more people live in a better and more equitable world. After acknowledging that, let’s get to work on the remaining improvements.

It encourages harmony.

When the Declaration of Human Rights was first drafted, 48 member states approved it. That equates to 48 nations united in the conviction that everyone can and should have a better life.

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