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Recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of “Human Rights Day”.

S. Res. 450 · 116th Congress · Dec 10, 2019 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day.

That the Senate—
(1)
designates December 10, 2019, as “Human Rights Day”;
(2)
recognizes the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
(3)
reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
(4)
supports the right of human rights defenders all over the world to promote the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and
(5)
encourages the people of the United States—
(A)
to observe Human Rights Day; and
(B)
to continue a commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights around the globe.