Human Rights Day 2011
Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world each year on 10 December.This is a day for recognising the risks and sacrifices that have been made by people who have fought to defend human rights in countries around the world where they are not able to be taken for granted. It is also a day for encouraging everyone to get involved in promoting and defending human rights in all places and situations where this is necessary.There are a number of South Australian organisations that are human rights advocates. Find out more about them and support their efforts!
- Amnesty International - a worldwide movement of people campaigning to ensure that every person enjoys all of the rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- There are local Amnesty groups around South Australia
- Australian for Native Title & Reconciliation - supporting genuine land rights for Aboriginal Australians and recognition of the legitimate rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
- Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom - monitors, lobbies and networks locally, nationally and internationally on issues for women and the pursuit of peace, justice and human rights for all
