WHO: Human Rights Day
10 December 2012

On 10 December 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a universal standard for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. This year on 10 December, the international community celebrates Human Rights Day to mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration.

Related links
Human Rights Day web site

More on human rights and health

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/events/annual/human_rights_day/en/index.html