The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, 1948, and that day is recognised as International Human Rights Day.

The term "human rights" refers to fundamental freedoms or rights, such as the right to life, to health, to education, to freedom of speech and thinking, and to equality.

The purpose of this day is to promote equality, fairness, freedom, and the preservation of human dignity. Regardless of ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, language, or social standing, every person has certain rights.

Human rights have become a "international priority" as a result of the Second World War's atrocities.

Rights included in the UDHR

The 30 rights and freedoms mentioned in the UDHR include the right to be free from torture, the right to freedom of expression, the right to education and the right to seek asylum. It also includes civil and political rights, such as the rights to life, liberty and privacy. UDHR also mentions economic, social and cultural rights, such as the rights to social security, health and affordable housing.

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