2022 Media

Media on the Event International Human Rights Day celebrates its 74th anniversary this year Muriel NolenThe 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

2022 After Event

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day The annual Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day took place on December 8, 2022. We hope you enjoyed the event! Now, you can… Fill out our survey (if you attended) Review event information Watch awardee videos Download the program booklet View proclamations from the governor and

2022 After-Event Survey

If you attended the Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey.

2022 Proclamations

Governor Bill Lee proclaims December 10, 2022 as Human Rights Day for the state of Tennessee. Click the image for the Governor’s Proclamation: Mayor John Cooper proclaims December 10, 2022 as Human Rights Day for Nashville. Click the image for the Mayor’s Proclamation:

2022 Honorees

2022 Organizing Committee

The organizing committee for the 2022 Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day, Left to Right: Barbara Gunn-Lartey, Metro Human Relations Commission Rev. Sondrea Tolbert, Scarritt Bennett Center Veronica McGraw, Tennessee Human Rights Commission Julie Brinker, Church of Scientology Lynn Cothren, Tennessee Human Rights Commission Rev. Brian Fesler, Church of Scientology (Chair) Muriel Nolen, Tennessee

2022 Event Announcement

The Tennessee Celebration ofInternational Human Rights Day The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Advancing Universal Freedom Date: December 8, 2022 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Venue: tba