Celebrating Human Rights day on 10 December
10 December commemorates Human Rights Day
[https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day], honouring the
75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
[https://www.ohchr.org/en/get-involved/campaign/udhr-75]. This
landmark document, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly
in 1948, stands as a testament to the intrinsic rights and freedoms
for all individuals, irrespective of race, religion, opinion, or
status. This year's theme, 'Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All,'
reiterates the global commitment to universal human rights,
emphasising dignity, equality, and justice across the globe.

Within this celebration, the UN spearheads a year-long initiative,
highlighting universality, progress, and engagement. This initiative
culminates in a significant high-level event in December 2023,
announcing global pledges and visions for the future of human rights.
The UDHR, translated into over 500 languages, remains the most
multilingual document in the world and serves as the cornerstone for
the protection of human rights, focusing on vulnerable groups such as
persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and migrants.

While not explicitly detailed within the Human Rights 75 initiative,
open data principles align with the overarching goals, advocating for
transparency, collaboration, and accessibility in information sharing
practices
[https://www.ohchr.org/en/stories/2023/10/developing-safer-digital-technologies-all].
These principles resonate in the realm of human rights, facilitating
informed decision-making and transparency in policies aimed at
protecting human rights.

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Publication Date/Time
2023-12-08T09:00:00+00:00
Uniting voices, open data and the global commitment to human rights