As part of this year’s campaign for Human Rights Day - Our Everyday Essentials – the UN’s human rights office (OHCHR) invited members of the public to write in what matters to them most.

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

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

Not lost in translation

Human Rights Day is observed annually on 10 December. On that date in 1948, the declaration was signed, laying out for the first time in 30 sections – or articles – a framework on fundamental human rights including protection from slavery and equality before the law.

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

OHCHR asked: What essentials in your daily life feel most meaningful to you and that you wish everyone could have? Here is how this fundamental international covenant corresponds to the everyday, lived experience of some of the respondents.

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

Dignity

• “To be human to all beings” (Pakistan)
• “Access to justice matters because I believe everyone deserves chance to be heard.” (Serbia)
• “Every woman deserves to live without fear, with respect and dignity.”
• “Speaking without being scared” (India)

Article 1: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights… and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Article 11: Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty...

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

Leisure and work-life balance

• “Freedom to explore and enjoy nature; walking, camping or climbing with loved ones.” (UK)
• “Playing sports and talking with friends” (Switzerland)
• “To be able to attend a dance class after work!” (US)
• “Sharing precious moments with family, friends and little munchkins” (Russia)

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

Safety

• “My home. I wish everyone could have a safe place to live.” (US)
• “Living in peace.”
• “To have a sturdy roof over my head.” (Korea)

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

Health and wellbeing

• “Clean, free, and consistent 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 the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care...

Education

• “Each child should get Education without any discrimination.”
• “Access to education and learning as I value history and learning about past, future” (Australia)
• “Access to education – it empowers and should be a right for everyone.” (Afghanistan)

Article 26: Everyone has the right to education...