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Human Rights Day 2023: Facts about this day you probably didn't know

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Updated On Dec 09, 2023 03:33 PM IST

Human Rights Day aims to raise awareness and encourage action to uphold human rights globally.

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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 03:33 PM IST

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.  expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 03:33 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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)

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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Numerous governmental and non-governmental organizations hold various events to celebrate the day. (Unsplash)

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In South Africa, Human Rights Day is commemorated on March 21, recalling the Sharpeville massacre that occurred on March 21, 1960. The massacre resulted from protests against the apartheid rule in South Africa. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 03:33 PM IST

In South Africa, Human Rights Day is commemorated on March 21, recalling the Sharpeville massacre that occurred on March 21, 1960. The massacre resulted from protests against the apartheid rule in South Africa. (AFP)

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In Kiribati, Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 11.(HT Photo/Kalpak Pathak) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 03:33 PM IST

In Kiribati, Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 11.(HT Photo/Kalpak Pathak)

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