"Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home—so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. [...] Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world."
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day, observed every year on December 10, honors the United Nation's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and all that it protects. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political opinion, national origin, property, or birth, we are all entitled to inalienable rights as human beings. Though we have made much progress towards these goals, there's still much to be done.
On this day, thousands around the world come together to celebrate their rights and fight for rights not yet realized. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, fighting for human rights starts at home. That's why we're providing resources to help you start the conversation in your own small places close to home.
Chapter Resources
- Speaker Request Form: Last day to submit is November 11!
- Chapter Insurance Request Form
- UNA-USA Branding Guidelines
- UNA-USA DEAI Statement
- UNA-USA CERD Report
Take Action
Human Rights Day is the perfect time to create movement behind a cause, and UNA-USA is providing action items for you to do as an individual or with your chapter. More information to come in the following days.
All UNA-USA members are also welcome to join a virtual conversation on December 8th from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET regarding the U.S. response to human rights issue areas including indigenous rights, immigration rights, and women's sexual and reproductive health rights. Interested members can register in advance here.