HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

                               

                                HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

Human Rights Day 2019: This day is celebrated every year on December 10 to recognize and empower human rights. it mainly includes economic, social, cultural rights and international commitments on civil and political rights.

Human rights law came into existence on September 28, 1993, in India. After that, the Government of India constituted the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on October 12, 1993. There are several rights are included in the jurisdiction of the Commission such as economic, social and cultural rights.

Human Rights Day 2019: Theme

According to the official website of the United Nations, this year’s theme is – ‘Youth Standing Up for Human Rights’. UN believes that the participation of youth is an essential element to achieve sustainable development for everyone. Also, young people are always taken as major drivers of social, economic and political transformation.