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17 Tweets Advocating for Equality on Human Rights Day
Today, the world recommits to the promise that "all human beings are born free and equal."
December 10 2016 3:19 PM EST
December 09 2016 10:50 PM EST
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Today, the world recommits to the promise that "all human beings are born free and equal."
In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which asked all nations and states to annually recognize Human Rights Day on December 10.
The day marks an opportunity for all global citizens to commit to the promise that "all human beings are born free and equal." On its website, the United Nations notes that today, this commitment is more important than ever.
"Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be wide-spread in all parts of the globe. Extremist movements subject people to horrific violence. Messages of intolerance and hatred prey on our fears. Humane values are under attack," the website states.
"We must reaffirm our common humanity. Wherever we are, we can make a real difference. In the street, in school, at work, in public transport; in the voting booth, on social media."
In resonse, folks have taken to social media to speak out in their support for women, people of color, LGBT people, and all the world's people. Here are some wise, inspirational, and noteworthy tweets.
\u201c"The destiny of human rights is in the hands of all our citizens in all our communities." - Eleanor Roosevelt #HumanRightsDay\u201d— Tim Cook (@Tim Cook) 1481376263
\u201cWomen\u2019s rights.\nLGBT rights.\nIndigenous rights.\nImmigration rights.\nOn #HumanRightsDay, let\u2019s re-dedicate ourselves to fighting for all.\u201d— Kamala Harris (@Kamala Harris) 1481397720
\u201cRepeat after me: I support equality for ALL humans regardless of sexuality, religion, nationality, gender, or race. #HumanRightsDay #NOH8\u201d— NOH8 Campaign (@NOH8 Campaign) 1481395518
\u201c"#Injustice Anywhere\n\nis a Threat to #Justice\n\nEverywhere!"\n\nMartin Luther King, Jr\n\n#1u #UFCW8 #FightFor15\n#HumanRightsDay #AMJoy #Saturday\u201d— Jacques Loveall (@Jacques Loveall) 1481395505
\u201cHuman Rights Watch keeps an updated map on anti #LGBT laws around the world https://t.co/lg3i06HB8W #HumanRightsDay\u201d— Human Rights Watch (@Human Rights Watch) 1481395862
\u201cWe all have the power to stand up for the rights of others. #HumanRightsDay\u201d— Google (@Google) 1481391986
\u201c\u201cWhen I tell them I was a refugee myself, suddenly the barriers fall and the hearts open.\u201d \u2014Zalmai #HumanRightsDay https://t.co/iRxKEMIhI8\u201d— Instagram (@Instagram) 1481394610
\u201cToday, and every day. #HumanRightsDay\u201d— Lambda Legal (@Lambda Legal) 1481385921
\u201cToday is #HumanRightsDay. Joan always stood up for what she believed in; together we can make a difference.\u201d— Joan Rivers (@Joan Rivers) 1481385617
\u201cPledge to #StandUpforHumanRights on #HumanRightsDay and EVERY DAY \n\nHere is how --> https://t.co/9LgOSJoZeT via @UNHumanRights\u201d— United Nations (@United Nations) 1481382301
\u201cHappy #HumanRightsDay! We're proud to stand up and fight for our right to bodily autonomy every day.\u201d— NARAL (@NARAL) 1481382121
\u201cThis #HumanRightsDay, we pledge build a world where #LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, work & in every community\u201d— Human Rights Campaign (@Human Rights Campaign) 1481382003
\u201cHuman rights protect everyone's dignity but it is everyone's responsibility to protect them. #Standup4HumanRights #HumanRightsDay\u201d— Forest Whitaker (@Forest Whitaker) 1481381776
\u201cToday on #HumanRightsDay we celebrate the rights of each & every person, regardless of colour, gender, sexuality or nationality.\u201d— Sadiq Khan (@Sadiq Khan) 1481378622
\u201cToday is #HumanRightsDay.\nThe highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental right of every human being https://t.co/3YpYX10hKA\u201d— World Health Organization (WHO) (@World Health Organization (WHO)) 1481373167
\u201cToday is #HumanRightsDay. In 1995, @HillaryClinton delivered this powerful speech. RT if you agree!\u201d— UN Women (@UN Women) 1481369708
\u201cHumans should help other humans. Where they come from is irrelevant.\n#RefugeesWelcome #HumanRightsDay\u201d— James Melville (@James Melville) 1481358583