Human Rights Day commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration of Human Rights is pretty self-explanatory. It's many articles state that all human are born equal, have the right to life, property and security, cannot be enslaved and no one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, degrading punishment.
This declaration may seem like a lot of common sense. But not everyone has picked up on this easy lesson. Many individuals are still held as sex slaves and sold for profit. Hate crimes still exist, crimes against an individual based on their religion, sexual orientation, race or gender identification is still not acceptable.
This year's Human Right's day is devoted to year of honoring the 50th anniversary of the two International Covenants on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Both of the covenants are pretty self-explanatory. Stating that each individual has the right to pursue their own social, economic and cultural interests, while respecting the interests of the individuals around them. The Covenant on Civil and Political Rights focuses on the duties of the state and other political figures and officials to protect the right to life that each individual human being has.
Let December 10th be a reminder to us to recognize the rights that each and every one of us has. But let everyday be Human Rights Day. Every single day we should work together to make the world more peaceful for everyone.
"On Human Rights Day, let us recommit to guaranteeing the fundamental freedoms and protecting the human rights of all." United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
stay peaceful!!
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