**Executive Summary**
The document is a message from the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, Justice Shri V. Ramasubramanian, on the eve of Human Rights Day, December 10th. It emphasizes the significance of Human Rights Day, the role of India in shaping the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and the NHRC's ongoing commitment to protecting and promoting human rights. The message is dated December 9th, 2023.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Human Rights Day:**
* Celebrated annually on December 10th, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
* UDHR is a milestone document shaping the moral compass of humanity.
* **India's Role:**
* India played a significant role in shaping the UDHR, embedding ideals of dignity, justice, and equality.
* **Theme:**
* This year's theme is "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials."
* It highlights that human rights are necessities, not luxuries.
* **NHRC's Commitment:**
* NHRC continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening human rights.
* NHRC protects the rights and voices of all people, especially the vulnerable.
* NHRC reaffirms unwavering commitment to upholding dignity and equality, guided by the Protection of Human Rights Act, the Constitution of India, and the UDHR.
* **Call to Action:**
* Every individual is called upon to stand up for human rights and nurture a culture that upholds the spirit of "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah" (let there be happiness for all).
**Impact Analysis**
**Individuals:**
*Impact:*
Individuals are encouraged to recognize the importance of human rights in their daily lives and take action to uphold them.
*Action Required:*
Stand up for human rights and nurture a culture that upholds the spirit of equality and dignity for all.
**National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India:**
*Impact:*
The NHRC is reaffirmed as playing a pivotal role in strengthening the vision of human rights, through its advocacy efforts and protection of vulnerable populations.
*Action Required:*
Continue advocating for human rights, protecting the rights of all individuals, and inspiring awareness and collective action.
Key Entities Referenced
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India: The Indian commission responsible for protecting and promoting human rights in the country.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): A milestone document adopted by the United Nations that has shaped the moral compass of humanity across the globe.
Protection of Human Rights Act: An act which guides the National Human Rights Commission.
Constitution of India: A document that inspires the National Human Rights Commission.
National Human Rights Commission
The message by NHRC, India Chairperson,
Justice Shri V. Ramasubramanian on the eve of
Human Rights Day
प्रव तथ: 09 DEC 2025 3:19PM by PIB Delhi
“Greetings to everyone on the eve of Human Rights Day. Each year since 1950, the world comes together
on 10th December to celebrate this day. It marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations in 1948. UDHR is a milestone document that has shaped the moral
compass of humanity across the globe.
For India, this day carries special significance. Our nation’s representatives played a meaningful role in
shaping the UDHR, embedding in it the timeless ideals of dignity, justice and equality for all, the values
that are deeply rooted in our own civilisational ethos and philosophy.
This year’s theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” reminds us that human rights are not distant
dreams. They are the foundation of our daily lives. This theme reaffirms that human rights are not
luxuries, but necessities that sustain hope and humanity. Human rights allow us to speak freely, live with
dignity and dream without fear. By reconnecting people to these values, we seek to inspire awareness,
confidence and collective action.
Today, humanity faces unprecedented challenges including climate change, environmental degradation,
conflict and terrorism, all of which test our shared commitment to equality and justice. Addressing them
requires solidarity across borders and generations.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening
this vision. Drawing upon India’s rich legacy of empathy, compassion and respect for human dignity
amidst diverse cultural traditions, the Commission works tirelessly for the cause of human rights within
the country besides promoting advocacy for them at international forums and across the Global South.
Through its outreach, research and capacity building initiatives over the past three decades, the NHRC has
remained steadfast in protecting the rights and voices of all people and particularly the vulnerable
segments.
On this solemn occasion, I call upon every individual to stand up for human rights to nurture a culture that
upholds the spirit of “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah” i.e. let there be happiness for all.
Guided by the Protection of Human Rights Act and inspired by the values of both the Constitution of India
and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Commission reaffirms its unwavering commitment to
uphold the dignity and equality of every person.”
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