Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

Human Rights Day 2019: On 71st anniversary of UDHR, agenda to encourage youth in bringing about peace, justice and equal opportunities

In India, the human rights law was established on September, 1993, following which the Union government constituted the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on 12 October, 1993.

Human Rights Day on 10 December: 70 years since UN adopted resolution, violations still not thing of past

As the world marks 70 years of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights marked as International Human Rights Day, the UN's year-long campaign #Standup4HumanRights draws to a close.

International Day for Eradication of Poverty quiz: Do you know which schemes aim to curb poverty globally?

Some of the regions of the world have been facing 'chronic' poverty, while violent conflicts and political instability have impoverished a few other regions over the last decades.

Despite concerns, a Hindu rashtra not possible under BJP; a theocratic State will also erode rights of the majority

One could officially deny Christians and Muslims some political rights under a Hindu rashtra, however, because a Hindu rashtra also erodes the power and the rights of the majority of Hindus, one can be assured that this is not something that the BJP, or any other force can do

At UNGA Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, Sushma Swaraj pays tribute to Madiba, his values and compassion

The values of forgiveness, compassion and inclusivity embraced by late South African President Nelson Mandela are even more relevant today in the world which is "beset with conflicts, terror and hateful ideologies, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.

SC examines if privacy can be a fundamental right, questions contours of debate in digital age

The arguments remained inconclusive and would resume on 25 July when Attorney General KK Venugopal would put forth the government's views

India can learn from Clinton's speech on rights for gays and lesbians

Hillary Clinton gave kudos to the Delhi High Court in a landmark speech in Geneva about human rights for gays and lesbians. But that's not the only reason why Indian activists should pay attention to it.