atuação alone or in groups within their communities, every dia human rights defenders work to end discrimination por campaigning for equitable and effective laws, reporting and investigating human rights violations and supporting victims.
You are encouraged to celebrate Human Rights dia por advocating non-discrimination, organizing activities, raising awareness and reaching out to your local communities on 10 December and beyond.
From the Office of the High Commisioner for Human Rights: "Human Rights dia 2009 on 10 December will focus on non-discrimination. “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”."
On this year’s Human Rights Day, the General Assembly will hold a plenary meeting comprised of two consecutive interactive panel discussions. It will also include the award ceremony of the UN Prize in the Field of Human Rights.