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Minorities Rights Day In India 2024: Every year on December 18, people across the globe observe this special day. Minorities Rights Day is one of the most significant days, as its aim is to highlight the importance of protecting and promoting the rights of minority communities, including basic equality, access to justice, and inclusivity in a diverse nation like India.

What Is The History Of Minorities Rights Day In India?

Minorities Rights Day commemorates the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities. In a country like India, known for its cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, recognising and respecting the rights of every minority is crucial for upholding the democratic fabric of the nation.

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What Is The Significance And Theme Of Minorities Rights Day In India?

This special day serves as a reminder to shed light on issues that are often overlooked, such as discrimination, exclusion, and social inequalities faced by minority groups. Additionally, Minorities Rights Day encourages dialogue, awareness, and action to create a society where every individual, regardless of their background, feels valued and secure.

This year, the theme for Minorities Rights Day is "Promoting Diversity and Protecting Rights." Here, we have curated some messages and quotes that you can share with your friends and family on this special day.

Minorities Rights Day 2024 Quotes

“A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest citizens.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

“The smallest minority on earth is the individual. All other minorities are made up of individuals.” – Soren Kierkegaard

“Equality is not a privilege; it is a right.”

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“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their colour.”

“Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression.”

“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.”

“In a society of freedom, those who are free to choose will choose diversity.”

“The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities.”

“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” – Mahatma Gandhi