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Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The formal inception of Human Rights Day dates from 1950, after the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V) inviting all States and interested organizations to adopt 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day.
When the General Assembly adopted the Declaration, it was proclaimed as a "common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations", towards which individuals and societies should "strive by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance".
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out a broad range of fundamental rights and freedoms to which all of us are entitled. It guarantees the rights of every individual everywhere, without distinction based on nationality, place of residence, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, language, or any other status.
Although the Declaration is not a binding document, it inspired more than 60 human rights instruments which together constitute an international standard of human rights. Today the general consent of all United Nations Member States on the basic Human Rights laid down in the Declaration makes it even stronger and emphasizes the relevance of Human Rights in our daily lives.
The High Commissioner for Human Rights, as the main United Nations rights official, and the Office of the High Commissioner play a major role in coordinating efforts for the yearly observation of Human Rights Day.
About Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials
In this period of turbulences and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection and alienation, the theme of Human Rights Day is to reaffirm the values of human rights and show that they remain a winning proposition for humanity.
Through this campaign, we aim to re-engage people with human rights by showing how they shape our daily lives, often in ways we may not always notice. Too often taken for granted or seen as abstract ideas, human rights are the essentials we rely on everyday.
“We must reconnect with human rights, remembering that they are about people – about their needs, wants and fears, as well as their hopes and aspirations“
Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
By bridging the gap between human rights principles and everyday experiences, we aim to spark awareness, inspire confidence and encourage collective action.
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The campaign emphasizes that human rights are positive, essential and attainable.Human Rights Day 2025: How Everyday Actions Make a Difference
The 10th of December marks the International Human Rights Day, and this year’s theme is “Our Everyday Essentials”. This theme aims to reaffirm the values of human rights and re-engage people with human rights by showing how they shape our daily lives, even in ways we do not notice. In a period of turbulence and unpredictability, the focus on the “everyday” depicts human rights not as an abstract idea, but the essentials people rely on in their daily lives.
Volker Türk, the High Commissioner for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), described this theme as a way to “reconnect with human rights, remembering that they are about people – about their needs, wants and fears, as well as their hopes and aspirations”. This year’s Human Rights Day focuses on bridging the gap between human rights principles and everyday experiences, aiming to spark awareness, inspire confidence and encourage collective action.
The three emphases of the campaign are human rights that are: positive, essential and attainable. Whether it’s by having a roof over one’s head, having access to food and water, or living in protected peace, human rights bring joy, happiness and safety into daily life. They are also a common ground that unites people across differences of race, gender, belief, or background. When the world is full of uncertainty, rights such as the right to safety, to speak freely, and to participate in decisions become crucial. Human rights are also in the small, everyday choices people make. Treating others with respect, speaking up against unfairness, and listening to those whose voices are often ignored are everyday choices, and the bedrock of building a culture of dignity and fairness. These efforts are further amplified through collective action of communities, movements, and nations coming together.
Human rights can be achieved by individuals acting consciously about their decisions. As we mark Human Rights Day, the theme “Our Everyday Essentials” is a reminder that human rights begin with each of us, in the choices we make every day, and in our shared commitment to building a more just and humane world.
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