Designating December 10, 1950, As Human Rights Day
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Designating December 10, 1950, As Human Rights Day
Proclamation No. 225
November 27, 1950
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Proclamation Designating December 10, 1950 as Human Rights Day- Recognizes the second anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1950.
- Reaffirms the faith of the United Nations in fundamental human rights, dignity and worth of the human person, and equal rights of men and women, as stated in the UN Charter.
- Acknowledges that recognition of inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.
- Notes that Member States have pledged to achieve international cooperation in promoting universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.
- Cites grave developments in international relations that make it imperative to observe Human Rights Day.
- Proclaims December 10, 1950 as Human Rights Day in the Philippines.
- Calls upon all citizens, officials, teachers, and other elements in the country, public or private, local or foreign, to publicize the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and cause it to be disseminated, displayed and expounded.
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Designating December 10, 1950, As Human Rights Day
Proclamation No. 225
•November 27, 1950
MALACAÑANGManila
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Proclamation No. 225
DESIGNATING DECEMBER 10, 1950, AS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
WHEREAS, the second anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly of the United Nations at the Palais de Chaillot, Paris, falls on December 10, 1950;
WHEREAS, the peoples of the United Nations have reaffirmed in the Charter their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, and in the equal rights of men and women;
WHEREAS, recognition of the inherent dignity and of equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world";
WHEREAS, Member States have pledged themselves to achieve international cooperation in promoting universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion; and
WHEREAS, grave developments in international relations make it imperative that Human Rights Day be fittingly observed;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of...
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