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Human Rights Day 10 December 2022: Dignity, Freedom, And Justice For All

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The 10th of December is Human Rights Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ("UDHR") in 1948 by the United Nations General...

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Robert Kovacs
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The 10th of December is Human Rights Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ("UDHR") in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly in the aftermath of the Second World War.

The UDHR is a milestone document, which recognises and enshrines the inalienable rights of every person – regardless of nationality, race, colour, religion, gender, political or other opinion, language, place of residence or other status.

This year, Human Rights Day holds a particular importance given the acute and diverse impacts on fundamental rights and freedoms globally. Commemorating the day, allows us a moment to pause and reflect on the challenges humanity faces and to strengthen our resolve to respect, honour and support the universal principles recognised in the UDHR.

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