Human Rights Day 2024: Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10 December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1948. The purpose of this day is to celebrate and promote the rights that protect from abuse. Violations and other harms, ensuring that everyone can live with dignity and respect – regardless of their race, gender, religion, nationality or any other factor. According to the United Nations, “upholding human rights is not just about correcting existing injustices, it is also about reshaping unjust societies and empowering marginalized groups”.
Theme of Human Rights Day 2024
The theme of Human Rights Day this year is: “Our Rights, Our Future, Now” which reinforces how human rights affect people everywhere, every day.
The United Nations announced the theme, saying, “Human rights have a tangible positive impact and provide practical solutions. Embracing the full power of human rights for the future we want will make the world more peaceful and equal.” Can be made.”
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History and significance
Globally, human rights are protected by international and national laws and treaties. The mission of protecting human rights around the world is entrusted to a 47-member group known as the Human Rights Council.
These UN member-states have the right to prevent inequality, abuse and discrimination, protect the most vulnerable, and punish perpetrators of human rights violations.
Why are human rights important?
Human rights are essential to prevent harm to any marginalized individual or group and even more important to protect them. They have a preventive, protective as well as transformative role in civil society.
India reaffirms its commitment
On the eve of Human Rights Day, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) acting chairperson Vijaya Bharati Sayani said India is committed to upholding the human rights of every individual.
“This important day, observed on 10 December every year since 1950, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations in 1948. For India, this day holds special significance, as the Indian delegates had contributed significantly to the drafting of this historic document, which symbolizes humanity’s shared commitment to dignity, justice and equality,” Mr Sayani said.
