Human Rights Day 2016

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

Frequently asked questions

When is Human Rights Day 2016?

Human Rights Day 2016 is on Saturday, 10 December 2016.

What day of the week is Human Rights Day 2016?

It falls on Saturday.

How is Human Rights Day calculated?

This event is observed every year on 10 December.