Human Rights Day 2018: Know Significance and Theme of the Day Observed by United Nations

Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10 every year to raise awareness of human rights issues. 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The basic principle of the day is that we need to stand for our own rights and those of others. The theme for Human Rights Day 2018 is 'Stand Up For Human Rights'.

In December 1948, UNESCO was the first United Nations agency who gave utmost importance to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and spread it through various mediums.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948 of which the principles stand relevant today.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Human Rights Watch Reports on Extensive Sexual Abuse of Women In North Korea.

Meanwhile, Twitterati has been tweeting about Human Rights Day pledging to protect and stand for the rights of fellow humans.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Tweeples including Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were among politicians to talk about the day on Twitter.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천India Named in UN슬롯사이트™s Shameful List of 38 Countries for Harassment of Human Rights Activists: Reports.

Check out UN Human Rights' tweet:

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Here are some of the tweets:

All human beings are born free and equal. This , let us pledge to always protect the rights of our fellow citizens and their freedom.

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Talking about the day, Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO said, "Once again in our time, human rights are under threat. Across the world, we see how easily they can be swept aside by dehumanising stereotypes and the rise of intolerant discourse.

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He added, "Conflict, violent extremism and natural disasters can cause chaos, undermining the rights of the most vulnerable in society. Emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, also must be developed with full respect for human rights."

Human rights is not just a matter of individual human rights, however important, but also the rights of communities and cultures, particularly native and indigenous traditions including Hindus. And should respect the rights of nature and the whole of life.

슬롯사이트� Dr David Frawley (@davidfrawleyved)

United Nations' Secretary general AntΓ³nio Guterres' message on Human Rights Day:

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Azoulay further said,슬롯 머신 사이트 추천"We must remain ever vigilant that the progress made in the past 70 years is maintained, and UNESCO will continue to play its role being the leading international laboratory of ideas to tackle these challenges."

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