Human Rights Caucus co-chairs recognize International Human Rights Day

Statement

U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, introduced a resolution today celebrating International Human Rights Day, which marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. The Declaration was the first comprehensive agreement among countries that specified the inalienable rights and freedoms all human beings are entitled to regardless of race, sex, religion, color, political orientation, national origin, or other status.

"73 years after its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains one of the most important documents for the advancement of rights and freedoms globally," said Senator Coons. "This bipartisan resolution celebrates the values represented in this Declaration, which reflects our own founding documents in the United States, brings hope to millions around the world, and continues to inspire us to support and protect human rights and human rights defenders anywhere they may be."

"I am proud to co-chair the Senate Human Rights Caucus with my friend Sen. Coons and work together to defend and promote internationally recognized human rights norms around the world," said Senator Tillis. "I look forward to continuing to work towards advocating for and protecting human rights. Now more than ever, it is important that we take time to recognize these universal values as well as the courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives to upholding them by honoring the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights."

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