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Stand up for someone’s rights today!
Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and interested organizations to observe 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day. 
From the most basic human needs such as food, shelter, and water, all the way up to access to free and uncensored information, the goals and ambitions were laid out that day.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was a shout across the world by the leading countries, stating loud and clear that no matter where people live, what they believe, or how they love; they are individually deserving of the most basic fundaments of human needs.
This year, Human Rights Day calls on everyone to stand up for someone’s rights! Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread in all parts of the globe. Extremist movements subject people to horrific violence. Messages of intolerance and hatred prey on our fears. Humane values are under attack.
“We must reaffirm our common humanity. Wherever we are, we can make a real difference. Whether in the street, in school, at work, in public transport or in the voting booth and on social media, we must stand up for the right of someone,” the United Nations Secretary General said.
The time for this is now. “We the peoples” can take a stand for rights. And together, we can take a stand for more humanity.
“It starts with each of us. Step forward and defend the rights of a refugee or migrant, a person with disabilities, a woman, a child, indigenous people, a minority group, or anyone else at risk of discrimination or violence.
“Ever so often a thing comes to pass that is of such astounding importance that we must stand up and recognize it. We must place this thing on the pedestal it deserves, and ensure that the precepts and policies put in place by it are adhered to, appreciated, and spread as far as the human voice will carry. Such is the sort of message sent by Human Rights Day.”
“The first and foremost way to celebrate Human Rights Day is to take some time to appreciate the effect that this resolution has had on your world and life. Look around your neighbourhood and see the effects on a local scale, the charitable works being done to promote the health and well-being of those who are less fortunate.
“The next step is to get out there and make a difference, whether it’s simply making a donation to one of the dozens of organizations that works towards this global purpose, or organizing a donation drive of your own to help out those organizations fighting the good fight.
“Don’t think that your gestures have to be grand; simply gathering enough to put together a bunch of care packages of simple needs and necessities and handing them out amongst your local homeless can go a long way to helping to support this cause. The need is large, but is made of limitless minor actions that can lead to a world-wide change in quality of life.”
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