Human Rights Day

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Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December to mark the anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. For the first time, Human Rights Day was celebrated in 1950.

On 4 December 1950 by its resolution 423 (V), the United Nations General Assembly invited all States and interested organizations to observe 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day. This is the day when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed in 1948. It is aimed to mobilize increasing efforts in this field. The General Assembly expressed the view that the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration should be celebrated in all countries as part of a common effort to bring it to the attention of all peoples. Human Rights Day is observed throughout the world and is marked by special events aimed at the promotion of human rights. The United Nations Secretary-General, the Director-General of UNESCO and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights issue a special Human Rights Day message on 10 December. Related Links See also UNESCO Prize for Human Rights Education Human Rights Day 2006 Human Rights Day 2007 UNESCO launches the activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights


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