Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10 to commemorate the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. The theme chosen for the 2023 celebrations is “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All.”(PTI)
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Human Rights Day was officially established during the 317th Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly on December 4, 1950, with the declaration of resolution 423 (V) by the General Assembly. Member states were invited to celebrate the day.
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Human Rights Day originated in 1950 when the United Nations General Assembly invited all nations to observe December 10 as Human Rights Day. (Unsplash)
On this day, there is a high occurrence of political conferences, cultural events, and exhibitions that focus on human rights issues.(University of Toronto Scarborough)
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Numerous governmental and non-governmental organizations hold various events to celebrate the day. (Unsplash)
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Kathmandu: An aerial view of smoke rising from the Federal Parliament of Nepal premises after it was set on fire by protestors during massive anti-government protests, in Kathmandu.
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Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead on September 10 in what was described as a "political assassination," raising fears of further political violence in an increasingly volatile United States. Trump confirmed via social media that Kirk, 31, had succumbed to his injuries.
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A protester in Marseille holds a placard reading "Macron Cornichon" during nationwide protests that erupted after handover of power between the new Prime Minister and his predecessor, who suffered a crushing loss in a confidence vote.
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Demonstrators wield stones and sticks as they clash with riot police personnel during the protest against the blocking of at least 26 social media platforms not registered under the government's new rules.
