Happy Human Rights Day 2018 | History, Quotes, Theme, Images

Human Rights Day is commemorated on December 10 of every year all over the world. The day is to honor the United Nations General Assembly for declaring the human rights universally on 10th December 1948. This day is mainly celebrated by the people to get the real rights for human beings. It is also commemorated to improve the physical, social, cultural and spiritual well being and welfare of the vulnerable group of people all over the world.

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History of Human Rights Day

In 1948, The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It was officially established in the meeting of UNGA on 4th of December in 1950. After the Assembly passed resolution 423(V) inviting all states members and interested governmental & non-governmental organizations to adopt 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day. From that day the major stride put forward is to ensure that the rights of every human across the globe are protected.

Human Rights Day Quotes

The basic needs of a human such as a shelter, water, and food must be access to free and uncensored pieces of information. The Human Right Day loud across the globe in spite of where we live, what we believe, every individual should deserve their basic needs. In South Africa, the Human Rights day was celebrated on 21 March, in memory of the Sharpeville Massacre.

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Human Rights Day Quotes

• “The real struggle for us is for the citizen to cease to be the property of the state.”
• “Many of us persons of the tinted persuasion care about human rights and artistic freedom too.”
• “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.”
• “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.”
• “Laws are silent in times of war.”
• “Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave.”
• “Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
• “We are just two people. Not that much separates us. Not nearly as much as I’d thought.”
• “No matter how pathetic or pitiful, every human is fated to have one moment in their lives in which they can change their own destiny.”
• “Please use your freedom to promote ours.”
• “The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support the rights of people you don’t agree with.”
• “Today’s human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow’s conflicts.”
• “Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must — at that moment — become the center of the universe.”
• “We believe that human rights transcend boundaries and must prevail over state sovereignty.”
• “An injustice committed against anyone is a threat to everyone.”
• “Together we can prevent genocide from happening again. Together we can make a better future for our children.”

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Human Rights Day Themes

• Theme of 2018 is “Stand Up For Human Rights”.
• Theme of 2017 was “Let’s stand up for equality, justice, and human dignity”.
• Theme of 2016 was “Stand up for someone’s rights today”.
• Theme of 2015 was “Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always.”
• Theme of 2014 was “Celebrating 20 years of changing lives through Human Rights”.
• Theme of 2013 was “20 Years: Working for Your Rights”.
• Theme of 2012 was “Inclusion and the right to participate in public life” and “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”.

Human Rights Day Images

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Human Rights Day Images

Human Rights Day Images

Human Rights Day Images

Human Rights Day Images

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