DPCCC membership approved the following proclamation at the October 20, 2022 regular meeting.
WHEREAS the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, and is the first agreement among countries around the world identifying the rights and freedoms that belong to every one of us as human beings; and
WHEREAS December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as “Human Rights Day”; and
WHEREAS the Declaration consists of a preamble and 30 articles that set out a broad range of fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all of us, everywhere around the world, are entitled. It guarantees our rights without distinction of nationality, place of residence, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, language, or any other status; and
WHEREAS despite the efforts to protect human rights, the hostility toward human rights and those who defend them continues to rise; and
WHEREAS Human Rights Day advocates for everyone to stand up for their rights and those of others’ civil, economic, political, and cultural rights; and
WHEREAS Human Rights Day aims to enlighten us about how our rights are a foundation of sustainable development and peaceful societies and acknowledges the advocates and defenders of human rights around the world; and
WHEREAS many residents of Contra Costa County are not aware of their universal rights as enshrined in the Declaration, do not know that the United States is a signatory to this Declaration, and do not know how to obtain redress if their rights are violated;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County hereby recognizes December 10, 2022, as Human Rights Day and commits to bring forward resolutions in support of human rights issues and to uphold and defend freedom, democracy, and human rights in our own county, in our country, and around the world; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County shall communicate this resolution to Contra Costa County Democrats and Contra Costa Democratic Clubs to increase awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and encourage discussion of the rights and freedoms that belong to every human being.
Submitted by Craig Cheslog, Associate Member, District 5
Approved by the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County, October 20, 2022