When I first moved to the UK from Germany, I was struck by a vibrant culture of giving and receiving cards. From births, relationships, and anniversaries to new jobs or the loss of a loved one, people exchanged cards to mark all types of key life events; sharing goodwill, compassion, and love. Cards held wishes and aspirations for the new year and other annual festivities that carry deep meaning, often proudly displayed in people’s homes.

Among the huge variety of cards however, I’ve never been able to find the one that I think deserves celebrating with everyone – International Human Rights Day, which is on December 10 each year.

Coming out of the shadows of the Second World War, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted by people with various cultural and legal backgrounds from different parts of........

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