What is Human Rights Day?

The United Nations Human Rights Day, which falls on December 10th, annually aims to celebrate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). (UDHR)

The UDHR was drafted by Representatives from a variety of cultural backgrounds around the world. When the United Nations were established, it was one of the country's first major accomplishments. A preamble is included in the UDHR's preamble as well as 30 articles that address specific human rights. Universal values for all peoples and all nations are included in the entire paper.

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