Human Rights Day

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique mechanism of the Human Rights Council that calls for each UN Member State to undergo a peer review of its human rights records every 4.5 years. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more . Watch the adoption of the Reports - 52nd session of Universal Periodic Review! Human Rights Council

  On Wednesday, December 10th , focusing on the theme " Our Everyday Essentials ," the observance of the Human Rights Day 2025 will  highlight how human rights are fundamental to daily life, amidst global challenges like inequality, conflict, and climate crisis. The campaign emphasized that rights are crucial for stability and are realized through personal actions, community efforts, and advocating for dignity, equality, and justice for everyone , as reflected in events like the RightsX Summit .

They not only protect, they also bring joy, happiness and safety into daily life. Human rights are lived realities. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe, the words we speak, the opportunities we pursue or the protections that keep us safe. +