Past Human Rights Day Events

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Each year, the Seattle Commission for Human Rights and the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, in conjunction with the United Nation’s Association of Seattle and other community partners, celebrates the signing of the U.N.’s Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948.

Daytime and evening events feature well known keynote speakers. The daytime celebration also includes the awarding of “Distinguished Citizens Awards” to recognize local individuals and organizations’ outstanding work in furthering human rights in Seattle.

The following is a summary of the keynote speakers and awardees at the City of Seattle Human Rights Day events: