International Human Rights Day

• Description
  

  International Human Rights Day, 1948 UN General Assembly passes Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor Roosevelt instrumental in its passage. Activities during the week are designed to celebrate and mobilize awareness in our own rights and emphasize local, national and international human rights issues.

• Time
  Sunday, December 10, 2023
• Where?
  Civil Rights Observance City Wide, Worcester - Map It
  

  The intent of these calendar entries is to provide information on landmark civil rights legislation, national and international human rights observances as well as cultural observances to bring awareness to the work of the Office of Human Rights and Disabilities and cultural diversity in our city. The hope is that it will serve to (1) Inform residents how the City is addressing human rights issues through the promotion of events and trainings; (2) Call attention to social inequities and celebrate cultural diversity; and (3) Increase resident involvement in civic functions.

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