Human Rights Day 2025, Theme, History, UDHR, Constitutional Provisions

Overview: Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December to mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. The 2025 theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” highlights how rights shape daily life and empower people globally.

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Dec-11-2025

Human Rights Day 2025, Theme, History, UDHR, Constitutional Provisions

Human Rights Day is every year held on 10 December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 which states basic rights to be universally protected. The theme for 2025 is "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials", which focuses on how human rights are shaped on a daily basis and are essential, positive, and attainable. In India, human rights are safeguarded in the constitution under provisions such as Preamble, Fundamental Rights under Part III of the constitution such as equality, liberty, and Directive Principles such as social justice, and statutory human rights bodies such as NHRC.

Human Rights Day History

Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on 10th December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations on 1948. It reminds the world of the importance of upholding the rights and freedoms of each and every person.

UDHR adopted by the UN General Assembly
1950: First Human Rights Day marks worldwide.
Celebrated every year to raise awareness on equality, justice and human dignity.
Events that include workshops, campaigns and discussion on human rights issues

Significance of Human Rights Awareness

Empowers people by helping them to know and defend their rights in the face of injustice, discrimination and exploitation.
Protects vulnerable groups such as women, children, minorities and marginalized communities with fair treatment.
Promotes social harmony with respect, awareness and fewer conflicts in society.
Strengthens democracy by empowering people to participate actively and hold the authorities accountable.
Promotes responsible citizenship by encouraging people to have respect for the rights of others.
Supports legal protection by allowing people to seek legal justice through appropriate legal channels.

PYQs Based on Human Rights Day

Exam Name	Year	Question	Answer
UPSC CSE Prelims	2019	The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by which body?	United Nations General Assembly
SSC CGL	2021	Human Rights Day is observed every year on which date?	10 December
UPSC CSE Prelims	2020	In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?	1948
SSC CHSL	2022	Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?	Article 14
State PSC (General Studies)	2020	The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India was established under which Act?	Human Rights Act, 1993
RRB NTPC	2021	Who is known as the principal drafter of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?	Eleanor Roosevelt
UPSC CSE Prelims	2018	Which part of the Constitution contains Fundamental Rights?	Part III
SSC CGL	2020	Human Rights Day commemorates the adoption of which document?	Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
State PSC (GK)	2019	Which body in India investigates human rights violations?	NHRC
UPSC CSE Prelims	2021	Which article under the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on various grounds?	Article 15

Conclusion

Human Rights Day 2025 emphasizes the timeless value of the UDHR and the high constitutional priorities of equality, dignity, and justice in India. The 2025 theme supports the idea that human rights define the day-to-day living and enhance people. It promotes international consciousness, citizenship and collective actions towards the maintenance and preservation of fundamental freedoms of everyone.