International Human Rights Day

December 10th of every year is International Human Rights Day This holiday was approved by the UN General Assembly in 1950 The date December 10 was chosen for a reason: on this day in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted Human Rights Day draws the world's attention to the provisions of the Declaration, which includes a list of social, civil, economic, political, and cultural rights The adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was a consequence of the events that took place during the Second World War, when no rights were taken into account, including the human right to life and health Now the document is a reference document for the entire world community On December 10 of every year, rallies and various authorized demonstrations are held in Russia aimed at expressing protest against events related to the humiliation of human dignity, injustice, and violation of rights Educational institutions conduct thematic classes on the formation and education of a culture of human rights among young people This important holiday helps you feel your own involvement in the eradication of racial and gender discrimination; to honor the memory of the victims of repression; understand your own role in establishing justice in society at the micro level In Russia, December 10 is celebrated under the supervision and control of the High Commissioner for Human Rights At the end of the 2000s The UN has decided to celebrate International Human Rights Day under a chosen slogan, which changes annually Thus, in 2009 the holiday was celebrated under the slogan “Non-discrimination”, in 2011 human rights were celebrated, and in 2012 the slogan reminded people that everyone’s voice matters Every 5 years, on the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration, the UN Prize is awarded to everyone who has made a significant contribution to the protection and promotion of human rights The prize was established back in 1966 and was first awarded in 1968 In 2013, the UN Prize was awarded to young Pakistani Malala Yousafzai for championing women's rights to education; Biram Dah-Abeid from Mauritius, a vocal anti-slavery activist; Finnish Liisa Kauppinen, who fights for the rights of the deaf, and other outstanding, dedicated human rights activists