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Today is the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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today is December 10th

You know what that means.

It's International Human Rights Day.

I had a big ol' post planned, but frankly friends, given everything that happened this weekend, I don't have it in me.

We'll let the Universal Declaration of Human Rights speak for itself »

article 2

pick one
Originally uploaded by Mr. Mark.

Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty.

That means you too.

Article 2, Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.

article 30

They have no right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.

Neither do you. Neither does anyone.

Article 30, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.

article 29

She has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of her personality is possible.

So do you.

Article 29, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.


Nini gets this one. Of course she does. She's much in my thoughts just now, having just passed. I worked with my cousin on her obituary which reports not only a life well lived but on all the civic activities that she made a contribution to during her life. She gave so much as a small business owner in Mill Valley and a mother in Sonoma. Among them: She was instrumental in the founding of The Church Mouse, a thrift shop that supports education.

article 28

Afghanistan
Originally uploaded by babasteve.

He is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized.

So are you.

Article 28, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.

article 27

George Ward Tjungurrayi
Originally uploaded by Paul Gosney.

He has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.

He has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.

So do you.

Article 27, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.

article 26

the trio
Originally uploaded by janchan.

They have the right to education.

So do you.

Article 26, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day. What are you gonna learn?

article 25

mother-child
Originally uploaded by Arjen P van de Merwe.

They have the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves and of their family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond their control.

So do you.

Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.

Article 25, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day

article 24

grandmother in esquipulas
Originally uploaded by suttonhoo.

She has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay.

So do you.

Article 24, International Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day. How you gonna recreate?

article 22

Old Lady
Originally uploaded by Suyog Gaidhani.

As a member of society, she has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for her dignity and the free development of her personality.

So do you.

Article 22, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day. What are you going to realize?

article 21

certeza
Originally uploaded by eastlincolnstreet.

He has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. He has the right to equal access to public service in his country.

His will, and the will of his fellow citizens, shall be the basis of the authority of government; this shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures.

Same for you. And your country. Same for the U.S. of A.

Article 21, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day. Get out the vote.

article 20

travelling bass player
Originally uploaded by Mr. Mark.

They have the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.

And may not be compelled to belong to an association.

Same for you.

Article 20, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day. Who you gonna associate with? (Or not.)

article 19

lined up for the sun...
Originally uploaded by Maggie's World.

They have the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

So do you.

Article 19, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day. How will you express yourself? What information will you seek, receive & impart?

article 14

Butare, Rwanda
Originally uploaded by camera_rwanda.

They have the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.

So do you.

Article 14, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day

article 13

irresistible...
Originally uploaded by Maggie's World.

He has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State.

He has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.

So do you.

Article 13, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.

article 12

Originally uploaded by suttonhoo.

She should not be subjected to arbitrary interference with her privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon her honour and reputation.

Neither should you.

Article 12, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.

article 11

They have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which they have had all the guarantees necessary for their defense.

So do you.

Article 11, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day

[photo credit: National Archives]

article 10

They are entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of their rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against them.

So are you.

Article 10, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.

article 9

freight hopper .ii
Originally uploaded by stoneth.

He should not be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.

Neither should you.

Article 9, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10th is International Human Rights Day.