Human Rights and Peace Day is observed in Kiribati on December 10, commemorating Human Rights Day, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1950. This public holiday honors the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, aimed at preventing the atrocities witnessed during World War II. In Kiribati, the government has adopted a policy of moving the date of many public holidays to create long weekends, meaning that Human Rights and Peace Day may be celebrated on the nearest Friday or Monday to December 10. The observance serves to promote human rights and peace globally, reflecting the nation's commitment to these principles.