Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10. This day recognizes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Human rights are our basic rights or freedoms. They include our right to live, our right to health, education, freedom of speech and thoughts, and equal rights. Everyone is entitled to these rights. Join us as we continue to work to make Stony Plain a welcoming and inclusive community, where Together We Shine

Learn more about the Stony Plain’s Inclusion Priority. 

How can I take part in Human Rights Day?

Learning about human rights helps to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that empower us to stand up for our rights as well as those of others.

Here are suggestions for simple activities to get involved:

• Visit the United Nations Human Rights Day website
• Watch a film from the Human Rights Playlist curated by the National Film Board of Canada.
• Learn more about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Discover the history of human rights in Canada through the Canada History Week digital magazines (2017 and 2019 editions)
• Explore the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ Story Collection
• Learn about significant human rights milestones from the Canadian Human Rights Commission
• Download the illustrated version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and share it with family
• Take a voyage through the time portals of the Human Rights in Canada: A Historical Perspective website to learn about the evolution of human rights in 20th century Canada
• Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (PDF version, 299 KB) and choose one that you will act on
• Update family calendar and plan to Celebrate All Year Round. This calendar can remind Albertans of significant international, national, and provincial days related to human rights and diversity all year
• Share any of the links provided above with your social networks