What do singing and sports have to do with human rights?

As part of this year’s campaign to Human Rights Day – Our daily essentials – the UN human rights office (OHCHR) invited audience members to write about what matters most to them.

With the help of artificial intelligence, UN News analyzed the most popular themes based on responses received.

With answers ranging from “love” to “education for all”, the results provide a fascinating illustration of how Universal Declaration of Human Rights (DUDH) translates into real life.

Not lost in translation

Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10. It was on this date, in 1948, that the declaration was signed, divided for the first time into 30 sections – or items – a framework on fundamental human rights, including protection against slavery and equality before the law.

It remains the most translated document in the world, available in 577 languages.

OHCHR requested: What essential elements of your daily life are most meaningful to you and that you wish everyone could have?? Here is how this fundamental international pact corresponds to the daily experiences of some of the respondents.

Some answers have been translated into English from the original language.

Dignity

• “Being human for all beings” (Pakistan)
• “Access to justice is important because I believe everyone deserves the chance to be heard. » (Serbia)
• “Every woman deserves to live without fear, with respect and dignity. »
• “Speak without fear” (India)

Article 1: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights… and must act towards each other in a spirit of fraternity.

Article 11: Any person accused of a criminal offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Article 19: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression…

Balancing leisure and professional life

• “Freedom to explore and enjoy nature: walking, camping or climbing with loved ones. ” (UNITED KINGDOM)
• “Do sports and chat with friends” (Switzerland)
• “Being able to attend a dance class after work! ” (WE)
• “Share precious moments with family, friends and little gourmands” (Russia)

Article 24: Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic paid leave.

Security

• “My home. I wish everyone could have a safe place to live.” (WE)
• “Live in peace. »
• “Having a solid roof over my head. » (Korea)

Article 3: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.

Health and wellness

• “Clean, free and constant water supply. » (Canada)
• “A safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment” (Switzerland)
• “To be able to access my medications. » (Lebanon)
• “Good health!” (France)

Article 25: Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for their health and well-being and that of their family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care…

Education

• “Every child should receive an education without any discrimination. »
• “Access to education and learning because I value history and learning about the past and the future” (Australia)
• “Access to education – it is empowering and should be a right for everyone. » (Afghanistan)

Article 26: Everyone has the right to education…