Dec 10, 2018

70 Years of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Lecture Passes Accepted

70 years ago, on December 10, 1948, a milestone document in the history of human rights was enacted by the UN—the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

2018-12-10 17:30:00 2018-12-10 19:30:00 America/New_York 70 Years of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70 years ago, on December 10, 1948, a milestone document in the history of human rights was enacted by the UN—the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. World Affairs Council of Philadelphia One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia PA 19107 World Affairs Council
Location:

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

One South Broad Street, Suite 2M

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Schedule:

4:30 p.m. Middle School faculty reception and meeting

5:30 p.m. Registration opens and reception

6 p.m. Program

7:30 p.m. Conclusion

Photos and Video

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About the Event

70 years ago, on December 10, 1948, a milestone document in the history of human rights was enacted by the UN—the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the document set out fundamental human rights to be universally protected. It holds the Guinness World Record as the most translated document, yet, far too many people are still unaware of their basic rights as human beings.

Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia to learn more about the UDHR and what it means in the world today.

About the Speakers

  • Robert J. Groves, MA, MPH,  teaches at Temple University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Bob has had a 40-year career leading health and human service organizations. He has received awards for his work in public health from the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Public Health Association and is a member of the UN-USA Philadelphia Chapter.

  • Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Global Affairs and Politics, Department of History, Politics and Geography, Farmingdale State College

  • Sarah H. Paoletti, Practice Professor of Law, Director, Transnational Legal Clinic, University of Pennsylvania Law School 

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