Friday 10 December marks the 62nd anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Day, recognising the work done to maintain human rights around the world. By campaigning for justice, investigating human rights violations and supporting people in need, human rights defenders help us realise a fairer and more equitable world.
Drafted in 1948, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights defines the basic rights and freedoms that every person should be entitled to. The 25th article of the declaration states that all human beings have a right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves and of their families, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond their control. With 1.4 billion people still living on less than US $1.25 a day, it is clear that there is still much work to be done to meet these human rights goals for every person across the globe.
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Source: World Bank
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