Universal Human Rights Month is observed in December, with the 2025 observance beginning on December 1st and concluding on December 31st. It coincides with Human Rights Day, which is on December 10th, the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The United Nations' theme for the 2025 observance is "Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials," which highlights the relevance of human rights in daily life.