Universal Declaration Of Human Rights Turns 70

Sumaira FH Published December 08, 2017 | 06:25 PM

As universal declaration for human rights turns 70, the obligation on world nations to stand up for equality, justice and human dignity increases manifold

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 08th Dec, 2017 ) :As universal declaration for human rights turns 70, the obligation on world nations to stand up for equality, justice and human dignity increases manifold.

In perspective of violation of human rights in different parts of the world, this day falling on December 10 - calls upon international community to listen voices of those struggling for their just rights.

Human Rights Day (December 10) is observed every year as the United Nations General Assembly had adopted in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day kicks off a year-long campaign to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being -- regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

It is the most translated document in the world, available in more than 500 languages. Drafted by representatives of diverse legal and cultural background from all regions of the world, the Declaration sets out universal values and a common standard of achievements for all nations.

It establishes the equal dignity and worth of every person and due to this document and States commitments to its principles, the dignity of millions has been uplifted and the foundation for a more just world has been laid.

While its promise is yet to be fully realized, the very fact that it has stood the test of time is testament to the enduring universality of its perennial values of equality, justice and human dignity.The principles of Universal Declaration of Human Rights are as relevant today as these were in 1948 and underline the need for standing up for ours and others rights.