Welcome to the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute's web site for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. On December 10, 1998, the world marked the Declaration's 50th anniversary. In the United States, a national coalition was formed to promote action that would advance respect for human rights both at home and abroad. This web site was originally designed to support the coalition's work, and has been maintained as a resource for all those who want to join in the ongoing struggle for human rights.
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Inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt's belief that, "The destiny of human rights is in the hands of all our citizens in all our communities," more than 125 organizations participated in the In Your Hands campaign. Men, women, boys and girls worked together to mark the December 10 anniversary through citizen action and Town Hall Meetings in cities across the United States. Human Rights Day is celebrated each year on December 10. Use the resources and background information on this site to plan your own activities in support of the Declaration's principals.
The destiny of human rights is In Your Hands! Join our email network! Forward all inquiries to: Michael Cooper Representative to the United Nations Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor New York, NY 10118 Phone: 212-259-1259 Fax: 212-736-1300 Email: mcooper@ploughshare.org NOTE: To print pages from this frames-driven web site, first click directly on the document you want to print. Please take a moment to learn more about this website. National Coordinating Committee for UDHR50. Copyright © Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute. All rights reserved. Revised: March 03, 2001.