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RAISE YOUR HANDS FOR
HUMAN RIGHTS
To
Express unity, a commitment to human rights for everyone and all
of the positive truths it represents, you are invited to
participate in the RAISE YOUR HANDS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS project.
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1993 at the World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna,
human rights are universal, indivisible and
interdependent. Upon reflection, it can be seen that
these concepts stem from our underlying sense of oneness and
recognition that we are all parts of an interrelated
whole. There is a growing understanding that
recognition and protection of human rights plays a
fundamental role in the promotion of peace, social progress
and economic prosperity.
This understanding has given
rise to the United Nations International Bill of Rights, as
well as some 75 other international conventions which
identify and promote the rights of women and children, the
right to freedom of worship, protection of the rights and
freedom of all social, economic and racial groups, to name
but a few.
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To demonstrate
your conviction to these ideals, place your hand on a piece
of paper of your choice then draw around your hand and cut
it out. Any type of paper can be used, and diversity
is encouraged. Write your name on the paper hand and
if you wish, add a positive or inspirational statement about
peace, unity and human rights, or decorate the cutout to
your liking. Collect as many hands as you can in one
place, then call the U of I Office of Multicultural Affairs
at (208) 885-7716 for pick-up, or mail them to:
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Hands for Human Rights
PO Box
9104
Moscow, Idaho 83843
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Deadline to have hands in is
January 25th. The hands will be arranged on
6-foot high by 3-foot wide letters spelling out "Hands
for Human Rights" and will be displayed at the
University of Idaho Student Union building the first week of
February. The hands will then be displayed at various
events and locations throughout the year as a symbol of our
celebrated and diverse community of the Palouse.
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| This is an ideal
activity for everyone. Public and private school classrooms
can include the activity as part of their culture and values
lessons. Human Rights activists can participate as part of
Martin Luther King Jr. events. Private, public, and elected
officials can affirm their commitment to Human Rights.
Anyone who wishes to RAISE THEIR HAND FOR HUMAN RIGHTS should
participate. |
| This project is a joint
venture of citizens in Latah and Whitman counties, representatives
of human rights organizations, and both secular and non-secular
segments of our communities. It is sponsored by The Latah
County Human Rights Task Force, The Moscow Interfaith Association,
The U of I Office of Diversity and Human Rights, the U of I
Women's Center, The U of I Office of Multicultural Affairs, The
Coalition of Diverse Voices, and CHEER - Center for Health,
Education, and Economic Resources. |
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