Do, Download, Donate: International Human Rights Day
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” — Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Today is the 74th International Human Rights Day. In keeping with this year’s theme, EQUALITY, Civic is sharing a set of resources that highlight the widespread need for human-centered advancement across the globe, and ways you can get involved.
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Sign Petitions for one of the Human Rights Watch’s many global campaigns, ranging from immigration and asylum to the recognition of mental health
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Human Rights Day – Learn about the importance of Human Rights Day and how it connects to the larger Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals
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Watch United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet’s message marking Human Rights Day 2021
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Dig into previous Civic Do, Download, Donates: Look back at issues we supported this year related to human rights, like International Transgender Day of Visibility, Juneteenth, and National Disability Independence Day
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Crisis Action – Crisis Action is a convenor, bringing key organizations together to fight big, systemic problems
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Equal Justice Initiative – EJI is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the U.S., challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human rights
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Support Aid Workers Mental Health – The Headington Institute supports and strengthens the well-being and effectiveness of humanitarian responders worldwide