Basic Information
Human Rights Day is observed on December 10 with an aim to educate people on their human rights and the importance of upholding these in their communities.
Observed on: 10 December
Organized by: UN
Introduced in: 1950
Observed: Worldwide
About Human Rights Day
The Human Rights Day was formally established at the General Assembly on 4 December 1950. This day is observed on December 10 to mark the anniversary of the presentation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This was drafted between January 1947 and December 1948.
The Human Rights are reflected with the words used commonly Equality, Freedom, Peace, Hope, Dignity, Rule of Law, prosperity & Justice. Now poverty is one of the main human right issues in all round the world.
Activities and Programs on the Day
This Day is observed annually on December 10 with different events and programs with an aim to educate people on their human rights and the importance of upholding these in their communities. Cultural events are conducted to show the importance of human rights.
Many important programs like awards for the United Nations Prize in the field of Human Rights and Nobel Peace Prize are also given on this day.
Theme for Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day 2020 Theme is “Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights“
Human Rights Day 2019 Theme was “Youth Standing Up for Human Rights”
2018 Theme was “70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Let’s stand up for equality, justice and human dignity“
2017 Theme: 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Let’s stand up for equality, justice and human dignity
2016 Theme: Stand up for someone’s rights today!
2015 Theme: Our Rights, Our Freedoms, Always
2014 Theme: Human Rights 365 – Every day is Human Rights Day
2013 Theme: 20 Years Working for Your Rights
2012 Theme: My Voice Counts – Inclusion and the right to participate in public life
2011 Theme: Celebrate Human Rights!
2010 Theme: Speak up, Stop Discrimination
2009 Theme: Embrace Diversity, End Discrimination
2007 – 2008 Theme: 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
2006 Theme: Fighting Poverty – A Matter of Obligation, not Charity
2005 Theme: Torture and the Global Efforts to Combat it
2004 Theme: Human Rights Education
2003 Theme: Know your Human Rights