Human Rights Day 2023

• Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10 December.

• It is celebrated to raise awareness about the social, cultural and physical rights of the people.

• It is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.

• The theme of Human Rights Day 2023 is "Liberty, equality and justice for all".

• Human Rights Day was formally established in 1950 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 423(V), calling on all countries and interested organizations to observe 10 December as Human Rights Day.

• The principles of equality and non-discrimination are two core human rights. Human rights are the best way to reduce inequalities in society.

• The United Nations Human Rights Council, established in the year 2006, is responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights in the world.