International Human Rights Day 2023: History, Significance and Key Facts

 International Human Rights Day 2023:

 'International Human Rights Day' (International Human Rights Day 2023) is observed on 10th December every year. The United Nations first started celebrating this day. The day was first observed in 1948 when a group of 48 countries signed the Declaration explaining the fundamental rights of all mankind. NHRC ie National Human Rights Commission came into existence in 1993.

  7 Fundamental Rights were included in Part-III of the Constitution of India. It also included property rights. Which was removed by the 44th Constitution. Now there are 6 Fundamental Rights, which are as follows:

•   Right to equality
•   The right to freedom. 
•  The right to freedom of religion

•   Rights against exploitation
•   Right to constitutional remedies
•   Education and cultural rights

 

  What is the theme of Human Rights Day 2023?

  This time the theme of Human Rights Day 2023 is "Freedom, Equality and Justice for All".

What is the significance of this day?

  Celebrating this day is very important. Its purpose is to ensure that people are properly informed about their rights. The main purpose of celebrating this day is that no one around the world should discriminate against people on the basis of different race, colour, sex, language, religion, politics or other opinions.

Why is this day celebrated?

  The celebration of this day was started to make people aware of their rights so that people can know about this day properly.

  This is how you can complain about human rights violations

   You can complain by visiting the online portal www.hrcnet.nic.in

  Also, you can visit the official website of NHRC (https://nhrc.nic.in/).

   You can make a written complaint at the help center of the National Human Rights Commission.

  You can complain by calling this human rights number on mobile 9810298900.You can also complain on toll free number 144334.