Human Rights Day takes place annually on the 10th December commemorating the establishment of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the declaration Ãs establishment, a document that establishes the equal dignity and worth of every person. The document is available in more than 500 languages making it the most translated document in the world, marking itsà global importance.
Human Rights Day recognises the success of the document while realising that the documents promise is yet to be fully realised. There are countries around the world where these rights are not observed, leaving people at great risk. It is essential that we stand up for the rights of those in these countries as well as our own rights. Human Rights Day helps to raise awareness of human rights and their importance, whilst putting pressure on non-abiding countries to make a change.
The Liberal Democrats recognise the importance of the International Declaration of Human Rights and fully support the document, realising itsà relevance now as much as ever.
The events can be followed through the hashtag #StandUp4HumanRights