Human Rights Day 2018

              This post is a summary of four post. The first was published with the title above at                 http://www.unesco.org/new/human-rights-day     The second was published athttp://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/. The third was published at   www.indiacelebrating.com/events/human-rights-day/. The fourth was published at   //www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/human-rights-day-10-december-2018-

             In the wake of the Second World War, humanity together, resolved to uphold human dignity everywhere and always. In this spirit, the U.N. adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UDHR embodies common human aspirations, rooted in different cultures, put clearly in its first words: "the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world." Today, the UDHR enters its 70th year of existence at a time of rising challenge. Hatred, discrimination and violence remain rife. Hundreds of millions of women and men are destitute, deprived of basic livelihoods and opportunities. Human rights must be the bedrock for all progress moving forward. This must start as early as possible, on the brenches of schools, to ensure all girls and boys know their rights and those of others. 

             Human Rights Day is observed every day on 10 December, the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day marks the 70th anniversary of the UDHR, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Drafted by representatives of diverse legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration sets out universal values and a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations. It establishes the equal dignity and worth of every person. Thanks to the Declaration, and States' commitments to its principles, the dignity of millions has been uplifted and the foundation for a more just world has been laid. While its promise is yet to be fully realized, the very fact that it has stood the test of time is testament to the enduring universality of its perennial values of equality, justice and human dignity.

           This year the Human Rights Day was celebrated with the theme "Stand Up for Human Rights". There were a series of events which were organised on the occasion and the final major event was held in Geneva. There was also a social media campaign which featured major public figures who joined their hands and stood up for human rights. There were lots of events around the globe. But the common emphasis was on the human rights and how they help to contribute in the social development and in celebrating those who stood up for the cause. The day is celebrated by organizing political conferences, meetings, exhibitions, cultural events, debates and many more programs to discuss all the issues of human rights. Most of the events held at this day are aimed to instruct people, children as well as teenagers about their human rights. Some of activities are also held in order to aware the people from areas where human rights are disrespected. This day is celebrated to improve the well being of the people globally. 

             The principles of the UDHR laid the foundations for the promotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights worldwide. The swift action of the Council of Europe has given these priinciples concrete legal backing. with the European Convention on Human Rights adopted in 1950, and the establishment nof the European Court of Human rights some years later. In the course of its history, the Council of Europe has constructed and continues to develop a close-knit network of human rights mechanisms and standards, aiming at covering all the areas where human rights are challenged by existing and emerging threats. European countries have long been at the forefront in defending human rights but, today, these rights and liberties that we have taken for granted are challenged. The promotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights, which make up the Council of europe's fundamental values, are our collective responsibility and more necessary than ever.