13 March 2008

the universal declaration of human rights celebrates its 60th birthday this year...

2008 is a landmark year in the global campaign to make human rights a reality for all people… it marks 60 years since the birth of its most important document...

the universal declaration of human rights (udhr) -- which confirms the acceptance of 30 rights - was adopted by u.n. member states on 10 december 1948...it began as an initiative of governments, but today it is the common goal of people everywhere...

in the run-up to the 60th anniversary, amnesty international will organize a series of activities that celebrate the udhr - and focus on what must be done to make that promise of universal, indivisible human rights a reality...

every single person has rights - that is the essence of our humanity...each of us has the duty to stand up, not just for our own rights, but also for those of others...
  • i believe human rights abuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere...
  • i pledge to harness the power of individuals to galvanize action for justice and equality...
  • i am outraged at our leaders' betrayal and are determined to hold them to account...
  • i am committed to creating a world in which every person can realize their human rights...
  • i will carry the udhr message of hope to every region of the world in its 60th anniversary year...
peace out <3

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