Alberta Human Rights Information Service December 6, 2004
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Other human rights educational resources
Alberta Community Development diversity news
Other human rights and diversity news
Commission News
December 10th is International Human Rights Day
The Commission invites individuals and organizations to commemorate International Human Rights Day on December 10. December 10, 1948, was the day on which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed by member nations of the United Nations. A Canadian, John Humphrey, was the primary author of the Declaration. The members of the UN hoped that the horrors of the recently ended war could be avoided if a universal code of human rights governed the behaviour of individuals and countries.
The Commission's Human Rights Day Kit offers ideas on how to celebrate Human Rights Day and how to plan educational activities related to human rights.
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Other human rights educational resources
The Human Rights Education Association recommends these resources for marking International Human Rights Day:
United Nations Centre for Human Rights: More than 50 ideas for commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Amnesty International - International Secretariat: Learning Activities about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Some ideas to help you explore images through a human rights lens
Human Rights Education Association: Web-Based Visual Aids for Human Rights Learning
Alberta Community Development diversity news
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6 marks the anniversary of a tragic event in our country's history and is recognized as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On this day in 1989, fourteen women were murdered at Montreal's l'École Polytechnique because of their gender. December 6 is also a day of action on violence against women. Read the Government of Alberta news release. See the list of activities planned to commemorate the day in Alberta.
Other human rights and diversity news
International Day of Disabled Persons
In 1992, the United Nations proclaimed December 3 as the International Day of Disabled Persons. This year's theme is Nothing About Us Without Us. This theme aims to remind people that people with disabilities should be given full and equal access to human rights and participation in society. Ceremonies across Alberta on December 3rd recognized International Day of Disabled Persons, giving Albertans a chance to learn more about people living with disabilities. Read the Government of Alberta news release.
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