December 10 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace
Observe International Human Rights Day, Urge Non-Violent Resistance to Oppression in Tibet and Other Countries
http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/
These human rights — the rights to freedom of opinion and expression, to peaceful assembly and association, and to take part in government (articles 19, 20 and 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) have been at the centre of the historic changes in the Arab world over the past two years, in which millions have taken to the streets to demand change. In other parts of the world, the “99%” made their voices heard through the global Occupy movement protesting economic, political and social inequality.
Observe International Human Rights Day, Urge Non-Violent Resistance to Oppression in Tibet and Other Countries
http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/
Human Rights Day presents an opportunity, every year,
to celebrate human rights, highlight a specific issue, and advocate for
the full enjoyment of all human rights by everyone everywhere.
This year, the spotlight is on the rights of all people — women,
youth, minorities, persons with disabilities, indigenous people, the
poor and marginalized — to make their voices heard in public life and be
included in political decision-making.These human rights — the rights to freedom of opinion and expression, to peaceful assembly and association, and to take part in government (articles 19, 20 and 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) have been at the centre of the historic changes in the Arab world over the past two years, in which millions have taken to the streets to demand change. In other parts of the world, the “99%” made their voices heard through the global Occupy movement protesting economic, political and social inequality.
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