World Days and Observances: Date of World Human Rights Day. According to the United Nations calendar of observances, on which date is World Human Rights Day observed every year? Choose the correct option.

Given data
We are asked the specific calendar date for World Human Rights Day.

Concept/Approach
World Human Rights Day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the UN General Assembly.

Key fact
The UDHR was adopted on 10 December 1948.Therefore, World Human Rights Day is observed on December 10 every year.

Common pitfalls

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