World Human Rights Day: Why fundamental rights are important for us, history, significance and theme of the day

World Human Rights Day 2022: Human Rights Day is being celebrated all over the world today on 10th December. Every year Human Rights Day is observed by the United Nations on 10 December. On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ie UDHR. Human Rights Day is celebrated for fundamental rights and freedoms.

World Human Rights Day: Why fundamental rights are important for us, history, significance and theme of the day

Fundamental rights and freedoms are the rights of any citizen. Human Rights Day advocates for rights regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, race, sex, homosexuality, religion or any other discrimination. This year is the 74th anniversary of Human Rights Day. 

History of Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day was formally established in 1950 after the UNGA passed resolution 423(V). Under this resolution, the United Nations General Assembly decided to celebrate the day of declaration of UDHR by all states (members and non-members) and interested organizations and to increase the efforts in this field of human progress. was. Over the past decade, Human Rights Day has taken up many topics such as discrimination, diversity, education, freedom, poverty, torture and equality. 

theme of Human Rights Day 2022

75th anniversary of Human Right is being celebrated on 10 December 2022, the theme of Human Rights Day 2022 is "Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All" There will a campaign started on 10 December for a whole year. 

Why are fundamental rights important

The Fundamental Rights are very important to every citizen of the country it give power to protect the citizens of the country against the government, To protect the freedom and liberty the Fundamental Rights are very important to be there. It also protects public private rights, The Fundamental Rights also prevent the establishment of authoritarian and dictatorial regimes in the country. It is also very important for development of each individual as well as the country. 

How many fundamental rights are there in India

Every country have their own Fundamental Rights for their citizens which has been written in their constitution. Every person have 6 Fundamental Rights in India which are: - 

Right to equality

Right to freedom

Right against exploitation

Right to religious freedom, cultural and educational rights

Right to constitutional remedies