Media on the Event
International Human Rights Day celebrates its 74th anniversary this year
The TennesseanDecember 5, 2022
Dec. 10 is International Human Rights Day. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations on Dec. 10, 1948.
The UDHR, its preamble and 30 articles represent the universal recognition that basic rights and fundamental freedoms are inherent to all human beings, inalienable and equally applicable to everyone, and that every one of us is born free and equal in dignity and rights. … (link) (pdf)
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration December 8
The Nashville PrideDecember 1, 2022
Tennesseans gather each year around December 10th for the Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day (TCIHRD). The TCIHRD will take place in Nashville on Thursday, December 8th at 5 pm at the Nashville Church of Scientology. During the event, leaders are acknowledged, and awards recognize human rights champions in three categories: Rising Advocate, Outstanding Service, and Lifetime Achievement.
Muriel Nolen, director of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, will serve as master of ceremonies for the affair. Rev. Davie Tucker, director of Metro Human Relations Commission, will comment on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it applies locally. The theme, “Advancing Universal Freedom,” will be explored by a special panel. … (link) (pdf)
Tennessee Human Rights Day Committee Announces 2022 Award Recipients
The Tennessee TribuneDecember 4, 2022
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) Tennesseans gather each year in December for the Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day. During the event, leaders are acknowledged and awards recognize human rights champions in three categories: Rising Advocate, Outstanding Service and Lifetime Achievement. … (link) (pdf)