Opening Statement:
We have all seen our share of cruelty and hate not only in the US, but around the world. We should all know, all of us can do better. It is also a time to reflect on the way we treat others, and to do what we can in the fight for equality, especially in a time when topics such as systemic racism are widely being addressed, and to this day people with disabilities around the world are still being overlooked and undervalued. During this month observing Universal Human Rights Month is important as well as a reminder that the United Nations General Assembly organized the basic human rights of every person.
How To Observe Universal Human Rights Month
· Reread The Bill of Rights
Research what these freedoms mean to you. This time of understanding also honors the work of those who brought them into existence.
· Do Some Volunteering
Organizations such as Amnesty International (a charity that works to support and spread awareness of human rights) are always looking for volunteers. Do your part to help protect others.
· Give Back to Your Community
Help those who are hurting in your own community. After all, to start changing the world, sometimes you just need to start locally.
Universal Human Rights Month Timeline
December 9, 2001 - Human Rights Week Began
President George W. Bush declared the first Human Rights Week (it has since become a monthlong worldwide holiday).
December 4, 1950 - The UN Expanded Its Role
The General Assembly invited all member states and other interested organizations to celebrate Human Rights Day.
December 10, 1948 - Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The General Assembly of the United Nations outlined the basic rights and fundamental freedoms to which we're entitled.
Why Universal Human Rights Month Is Important
· It Allows Us to Reflect
Human Rights Month is a powerful holiday, as it allows us to look back on the ways we’ve treated our fellow human beings.
· It Reminds Us of Our Ideals
These include individual freedoms which we must fight to protect.
· It Empowers Us
The principles in the Declaration of Independence are still relevant today. This fact should empower each of us to stand up for ourselves, our own rights, and for the rights of others.
Closing Statement:
Universal Human Rights Month will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. The most important human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery, and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and much more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights emphasizes human rights, regardless of gender, age, race, political affiliation, or sexual preference. FACT…. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been translated into more than 500 languages and is the most multilingual document in the world.
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Until Next Week, Stay Safe and Well!
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