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...
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