Universal Human Rights Month

December is Universal Human Rights Month, which includes International Human Rights Day on December 10. The month recognizes the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. The declaration establishes principles that must be protected universally, including equality, fairness, and freedom from discrimination.

Universal Human Rights Month is celebrated in the United States each year during December. This month is intended to recognize the anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. This has become a month-long world wide recognition. Click here to learn more.