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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim December 10, 2017, as Human Rights Day in New York State.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of public awareness. By urging a state-wide proclamation, the resolution emphasizes that understanding and defending human rights depends on widespread public knowledge, making education about rights a community priority.
Connects local action to global principles. The resolution ties New York’s recognition of Human Rights Day directly to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reinforcing the state's alignment with international standards and historic milestones in human rights advocacy.
Promotes inclusivity and shared dignity. It underscores that human rights cross all cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic boundaries, encouraging a culture of compassion, fairness, and respect for all residents of New York.
Symbolizes state leadership and commitment. By taking formal legislative action, New York positions itself as a leader in the ongoing struggle to recognize, protect, and advance human rights, potentially inspiring similar efforts elsewhere.
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Declare Human Rights Day
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Senate Resolution No. 2828 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Sunday, December 10, 2017, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the duty of a community to recognize those within its midst who have contributed to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Sunday, December 10,
2017, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document in the history of human rights that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, and represented the… Show allHide
2017, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document in the history of human rights that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, and represented the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are entitled; and WHEREAS, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which arose directly from the experience of the Second World War, was drafted by representatives of different cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world and is a commitment to universal dignity and justice with its core values and inherent human dignity, non-discrimination, equality, fairness and universally applying to everyone, everywhere and always; and WHEREAS, Since its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been and continues to be a source of inspiration for National and International efforts to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms and that an essential element in the protection of human rights is a widespread knowledge and understanding among people of what their rights are and how they can be defended; and WHEREAS, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is worldwide, enduring and vibrant and concerns us all, and it is our duty to ensure that these rights are a living reality, that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhere; and WHEREAS, Human Rights transcend culture, ethnicity, social and economic status; this Legislative Body, representing the people of the State of New York, is proud to promote and protect our basic human dignity, as we embrace wisdom, compassion, courage and humility; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Sunday, December 10,
2017, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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