The United Nations (UN)’s Human Rights Day (HRD) or International Human Rights Day, is observed every year across the globe on 10 December marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948 and promotes awareness of universal human rights without discrimination of any kind.

10 December 2025 marks the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the 32nd anniversary of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

Theme:

2025 Theme : “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials”

Focus: This year’s theme highlight the role of human rights as fundamental to daily life and human dignity.

Background :

Declaration: On 4 December 1950, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolu

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