International Human Rights Day: Indo-Global Perspective
Observing International Human Rights Day (December 10): A Reflection on Universal Declaration and India’s Role.
International Human Rights Day
Today (December 10) marks the observance of International Human Rights Day, a day commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 in Paris. The adoption, through General Assembly Resolution 217 A, was a seminal moment in history, establishing a universal set of principles that champion the inherent dignity and equal rights of all human beings.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Preamble of the UDHR sets the tone for the declaration, recognizing the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world. The declaration consists of 30 Articles, articulating a range of fundamental human rights and freedoms. The first two articles emphasize the equality and dignity of all human beings and the entitlement to rights and freedoms without discrimination. The Charter is easily available on the web, should a reader want to peruse the full text.
India’s Contribution and Hansa Mehta’s Role
As a founding member of the United Nations, India was part of this historic resolution and has since been a strong adherent to its principles. A notable contribution came from Hansa Mehta, an esteemed Indian reformer and educator. As one of only two women on the Commission on Human Rights, Mehta was instrumental in shaping the UDHR, advocating for………
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