Human Rights Day 

About Human Rights Day 

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On December 10th the United Nations celebrates Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 – the first international document declaring that human rights are inalienable, applying to everyone by virtue of their humanity regardless of their race, colour, religion, sex, language, political opinion, national origin, property, birth or status.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10th 1948, was the result of the experience of the second world war. It is considered a milestone document in the history of human rights. After the end of the war, and the creation of the United Nations, the international community vowed never again to allow atrocities like those of that conflict happen again.

Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world.

30Jul

World Day against Trafficking in Persons 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Its purpose is to draw attention and raise awareness of humanity about an important problem that exists even in our time.

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19Aug

World Humanitarian Day 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

A day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

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21Aug

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

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22Aug

International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

• Human Rights
• United Nations

The date was set by the UN General Assembly, and all states confirmed their condemnation of terrorist acts, violent acts, and extremism, which, unfortunately, still occur in various parts of the world.

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Dewey Decimal System Day

• Science
• USA

File this holiday under library related observances. Top shelf just after ISBN Number Day.

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Nobel Prize Day

• Science
• USA

On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his will, giving the largest share of his fortune to a series of prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace – the Nobel Prizes.

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