Human Rights Day
Do you know your rights as a human being? Have you ever felt that these rights were violated? These are the first questions that come to mind when human rights are mentioned. I wonder if everyone is aware of their rights and what they do when these rights are violated. Human Rights Day is observed every 10th of December to raise awareness about the importance of human rights and the ongoing struggle for their protection. It commemorates the United Nations’ 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a milestone document in the history of human rights affirming the inalienable rights of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, nationality, or religion. As the world marks this day, it is essential to reflect on the state of human rights in several countries such as the Philippines where challenges in realizing these rights persist.