International Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Celebration

Every December, beginning in 2008 with the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Center creates unforgettable events to commemorate human rights progress and highlight issues in need of attention.  

In 2010 RISE: Artists Respond to Human Rights premiered.  The performance included original spoken word arrangements by Alice Lovelace and featured some of Atlanta’s most respected performers of all ages brought together under the National Center for Civil and Human Rights UDHR celebration umbrella.

The 2011 celebration featured RISE, now an annual tradition, as well as a film event and a City of Atlanta luncheon with Mayor Kasim Reed. 

Events are always on and around International Human Rights Day, December 10.  The Center’s gatherings to honor the day and the document are among the largest in the world.

Universal Declarations of Human Rights

Learn more about the 2011 metro-Atlanta UDHR Essay contest