Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on December 10. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being.

The UN has been collecting messages and images under the theme “Your Everyday Essentials”. People around the world have been sharing what makes up their everyday essentials — the moments, values, and rights that matter most. Explore their messages here and see how human rights live in our everyday lives.
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