Act Locally: Spread the Word on Free Expression

Freedom to receive and impart knowledge is essential to the operations of your local library and schools. A library or school would be an especially appropriate place for display of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and perhaps a public event, during 1998 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration. Resources provided in this guide may give you ideas about arranging a display. Talk with a librarian, teacher, or school administrator about setting up a display.

You also may want to organize an afternoon or evening event drawing public attention to the display. The event may be simply a community gathering with refreshments or something more elaborate with a speaker or panel discussing the importance of free expression. A teacher, local journalist, or leader of your faith community may be a good speaker on this issue.