New Delhi: There are human rights to every person on this planet and everyone is entitled to enjoy them. It is the duty of every government and other relevant authorities to ensure that the human rights of even a single person are not hampered. Human rights are fundamental rights which are important to living with respect and dignity. Every year on December 10, the world celebrates Human Rights Day and the day makes us aware of the importance of human rights.
What are human rights?
Human rights are rights which every person on this planet is born with and they are not granted by any state. Every person has human rights irrespective of sex, race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, language or any other status. Human rights can be many, including freedom from slavery and torture, the right to life and liberty, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone, without discrimination, is entitled to these rights.
According to international human rights law, every government must act in certain ways or refrain from certain acts to protect and promote human rights and everyone’s fundamental freedoms. After the World War II, the modern concept of human rights gained significant traction, particularly in response to the atrocities of the Holocaust perpetrated by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany.
What is the Human Rights Day?
Every year on December 10, Human Rights Day reminds us about the importance of human rights and the need to uphold and protect them. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), one of the most groundbreaking global pledges in the world. This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights of every person regardless of sex, religion, race, colour, language, nationality or other factors. It also ensures the universal protection of fundamental human rights.
The UDHR has outlined a comprehensive framework of rights that countries must protect and has set a global standard for freedom, human dignity, and justice. Even though it is not a binding document, the UDHR has inspired over 60 human rights instruments forming an international standard of human rights. On Human Rights Day, organisations focus on helping people everywhere learn about their rights. In a world rife with conflicts and violence, everyone must learn about human rights more than ever, rights which are their birthright and not for the governments to give.
This article explores the meaning of human rights, emphasizing their inherent nature and universal application regardless of background. It highlights the significance of Human Rights Day commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
