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“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” – Nelson Mandela

It is they that promote development that is sustainable peace that is secure and lives of dignity.” – Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein “When the fundamental principles of human rights are not protected, the center of our institution no longer holds. In honor of Human Rights Day, here are 11 of our favorite quotes: This campaign will highlight the value of freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Together with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, these two covenants form the International Bill of Human Rights.

This year, December 10 also marks the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50 th anniversary of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. To commemorate the 70 th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2018, join the UN’s #StandUp4HumanRights campaign to promote and defend universal human rights.ĭecember 10 is Human Rights Day, a day commemorating the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the importance of securing human rights for all people.