National Human Rights Day
National Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10th every year to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty; food and health; freedom of opinion and expression; the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.
In recognition and celebration of this day, here are some questions to help parents, guardians, and caregivers to engage in meaningful discussions with their child(ren) about human rights.
- What does fairness mean to you, and why is it important?
- Can you think of a time when you or someone you know stood up for someone being treated unfairly?
- Why do you think it’s important to respect people who are different from us?
- What does freedom mean, and why is it important for everyone to have it?
- How can we help make everyone’s voice heard, especially those who may not have the same opportunities to speak up?