Tue Dec 10 11:07:35 UTC 2024: **Biden Proclaims Human Rights Day, Highlights US Commitment to Global Freedoms**
Washington, D.C. – President Biden issued a proclamation declaring December 10th as Human Rights Day and the week of December 10th as Human Rights Week. In his statement, President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to upholding human rights both domestically and internationally, marking the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The President highlighted several key initiatives undertaken by his administration, including the establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council, rejoining the UN Human Rights Council, and efforts to protect the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals. He also emphasized the administration’s work to combat human rights abuses globally, such as promoting accountability for atrocities, freeing political prisoners, and combating the misuse of commercial spyware.
Biden underscored the importance of democracy as the best tool for protecting human rights and cited the Summit for Democracy as a key initiative in strengthening democratic institutions worldwide. He called for a unified global effort to counter forces that undermine human rights, emphasizing the need for collective action to ensure that the forces promoting shared values outweigh those seeking division.
The proclamation concluded with a call for Americans to commemorate Human Rights Day and Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, reiterating the administration’s commitment to building a future where all individuals can live with dignity and freedom.
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