Explanation
International Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10th to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a landmark document that sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that are inherent to all human beings, regardless of their race, religion, gender, or any other status. The purpose of International Human Rights Day is to promote and raise awareness about the importance of human rights and to highlight the challenges and issues faced by people around the world in exercising their rights. It is celebrated globally with various events and activities aimed at promoting human rights education, advocacy, and activism.