Schools : Let's talk about Human Right Day ! Resources & Activities

Human Rights Day

https://www.un.org/

"Together, we have the power to confront these injustices: by protecting the institutions that make human rights a lived reality."

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General 

Next December 10, 2025, we celebrate the International Human Rights Day. A day to mark the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted on 10 December 1948, is one of the most profound works of human civilization. It asserts, for the first time in history, the equality of all human beings, without distinction, in law and in dignity.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

https://www.un.org/

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

• Theme 2025 :

Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials. 

In this period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection and alienation, the theme of Human Rights Day is to reaffirm the values of human rights and show that they remain a winning proposition for humanity.

"Inequalities are rising, conflicts are raging, the climate emergency is  mounting, and some are creating and trying to deepen divisions within societies and between countries. But we must not give up," said Türk in his video message marking the 80th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.

“We need more solidarity and more human rights to address the current challenges. It is crucial to keep advocating for our fundamental rights”.

Tûrk

The campaign emphasizes that human rights are positive, essential and attainable.

https://aroundthefest.com/

• Education:

Almost every year I wrote about Human Rights in education. Education should encompass values such as peace, non-discrimination, equality, justice, non-violence, tolerance and respect for human dignity. 

Quality education based on a human rights approach means that rights are implemented throughout the whole education system and in all learning environments.

All schools and other educational institutions must make a special effort to inform children of their rights according to the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

 

https://aroundthefest.com/

Teachers have a crucial role on the alert of equality, illiteracy, poverty, child labour, bullying cases among their students.

In our days, teachers help students draw attention to situations like students living below poverty line in their own schools, or countries. And this year, of course, they will alert students to many children among refuges who came to Europe.

As educators, we can hold events at the school to draw the attention of the students, and start school campaign fighting the injustice of poverty, solidarity, peace among our students. 

We live in developed countries. Sometimes our children live hard times. Incredible. How can students be successful in school curricula if some of them come to school without taking a good meal? Unbelievable.

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Some Activities:

• Invite your student to read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UDHR has been translated into at least 398 languages and dialects;

• Wear a t-shirt on Human Rights Day you and your students. Make or have a t-shirt made just stating that it is Human Rights Day. 

• Ask your students to write out a specific article from the United Nations Declaration : Article 26. Education - is a good one. 

• Explore the Human Rights illustrated by ELYX, the  Digital Ambassador of the  United Nations.

• Organize film sessions, book discussions, workshops, seminars, debates among students, parents, invited fellows on human rights;

• Go out your school with your students to help other young people and old people within  your community;

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Other Activities : Your Everyday Essentials 

Across the world, people, schools teachers and students are sharing what makes up their everyday essentials - the moments, values, and rights that matter most.

Explore their stories and see how human rights live in everyday life.

Want to be part of it?

Share your everyday essentials and show how human rights shape your daily life.

Fill out this form or share a message, photo or story using the campaign hashtag  #OurEverydayRights.

Human Rights Film Tour

"When we protect the most vulnerable, when we refuse to look away, when we speak up for the institutions that speak up for us, we keep human rights alive." 

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General 

G-Souto

09.12.2025

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