Human Rights Day 2017

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 2017?

Human Rights Day 2017 is on Sunday, 10 December 2017.

What day of the week is Human Rights Day 2017?

It falls on Sunday.

How is Human Rights Day calculated?

This event is observed every year on 10 December.