Adopted on the 10th December 1948 which we now mark as Human Rights Day. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been translated into more than 360 languages, and for all people it captures their aspirations whenever and wherever injustice faces them. Read about The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Download The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (308kb pdf)   What they say about the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Dr Hans Blix “Dignity and justice for us all” is the United Nations theme for this year’s commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We welcome its emphasis on universality – for as the most translated document in the world (over 350 languages) the Declaration expresses both our global cultural diversity and our common humanity. The World Federation of United Nations Associations – a peoples’ movement to support the UN - is conducting educational programs and outreach activities, to help ensure that everyone, everywhere knows how to promote and protect human rights. Dr Hans Blix, President, World Federation of United Nations Associations   also, read here (118kb pdf) the lecture given by Dr Blix at the 6th Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen International Law Lecture David Roosevelt (grandson of Eleanor Roosevelt, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission) The message of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is Know Your Rights; a vital slogan when considering how few are aware of the birthrights accorded all people. The Declaration sets the standard for achievement of everyone’s human rights, and yet so few have actually read this very simple document. Translated into more than 360 languages, it has provided encouragement and the moral basis for successful popular uprisings against numerous oppressive regimes. Your work and the impressive array of activities you and your branches are planning for this celebration year are extremely important in spreading the message. I commend you for your dedication and efforts. Please remember, human rights are everyone’s business, and your commitment is essential to the futures of so many abused men, women, and children the world over!       design and build by petax.co.uk