1oth December 2024: Human rights are fundamental to every person, ensuring dignity, equality, and freedom. On Human Rights Day, we reflect on the importance of safeguarding these rights and creating an inclusive, peaceful society. The theme for Human Rights Day 2024, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” emphasizes the urgent need to protect human rights today for a better tomorrow.
Human right is inalienable to every person and it is a bedrock for building an inclusive, peaceful and sustainable society. On the #HumanRightsDay, let us pledge to eliminate inequalities, discrimination and protect the human rights of everyone and everywhere; so that we can… pic.twitter.com/ESKG519TZ2
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 10, 2024
Human rights, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, provide a universal standard for treating all individuals. They guarantee freedoms such as education, free speech, and protection from violence and discrimination.
The Human Rights Council of the United Nations is responsible for promoting and protecting these rights globally, addressing violations, and ensuring justice. Despite widespread recognition, inequality and discrimination still exist, often based on race, gender, and socio-economic status.
Defending human rights is essential to prevent harm to vulnerable groups. They play a transformative role, offering protection and empowerment. A world that respects human rights is more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable, providing opportunities for all to thrive.
On Human Rights Day, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting inequality, discrimination, and injustice, and ensuring that every person’s rights are protected. By promoting equality and social justice, we can build a better future for all.
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