UN Human Rights Day
When is Human Rights Day? This holiday is always observed on December 10
The United Nations addressed human rights as one of its first issues. Human Rights Day promotes awareness of the importance of these issues around the world. While Americans benefit from freedom and basic human rights, this is not true in some other countries. As a result, on this December 10 holiday, we look to establish these rights worldwide. On this date in 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, a new theme is established for the year. In 2006, the theme is fighting poverty.
In 1948, the UN adopted its Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is a document that defines the rights of every human being in every country of the world. Per the United Nations website, this declaration proclaimed the” inalienable rights everyone is entitled to as a human being, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinions, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status.”
These rights are something we easily take for granted in the United States. Although even in the U.S., we are far fro perfect and can make improvements. Elsewhere, freedom and basic rights are not a given. The UN hs been fighting these issues for decades and will continue to do so.
How to Celebrate Human Rights Day
Here are some ways that you can participate in this important worldwide holiday:
- Participate in this day by learning more about these issues around the globe.
- Offer your time and money in support of issues that are important to you.
- Support organizations that focus upon human rights.
Today's Quote
“You can be young once. But, you can always by immature.” – – Dave Barry
History and Origin of Human Rights Day
The United Nations General Assembly created the first Human Rights Day on December 10, 1948. Since then, it day has been promoted annually by Rights groups around the world.
This Day in History
Additionally, here are some things that happened on this day:
- The Encyclopedia Britannica was first published in Edinburgh, Scotland. 1768)
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. (1964)
- Melvil Dewey, librarian, created the Dewey Decimal System, was born on this day in 1851.
More December 10 Holidays
Besides UN Human Rights Day, here is another December 10 holiday we are certain you will enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date.
Famous Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Recipe of the Day: May we suggest: Grandpa’s Old English Eggnog Recipe.
Ecards Send a free Ecard for UN Human Rights Day or just about any December calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Holiday Insights, where every day in December is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. Therefore, please join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.
Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to UN Human Rights Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. December holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
