Human Rights human rights day - 10 december 2006 Human Rights Day celebrates the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th, 1948. The Universal Declaration envisions a world in which all people enjoy fundamental rights and freedoms. Human Rights Day is a time to celebrate how much has been achieved in bringing this vision to reality, and also to reflect on how much remains to be done. These resources have been prepared to help youth groups, school groups, study groups, congregations and individuals learn about human rights and Australia's place within the international community. Enjoy and learn! Human Rights and Us Human Rights Issues: The Facts Human Rights in Australia Activities and Worship Resources

human rights and us

Human Rights: what it's all about... download

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights - an abridged version download

Human Rights and Christianity download

Dignity in Humanity: A Uniting Church Statement on Human Rights download
Statement of the 11th Assembly, July 2006 (currently unminuted)


human rights issues: the facts

Climate Change: A Human Rights Issue download

Racism and Human Rights download

Against the Death Penalty download

Protecting Our Democracy download


human rights in Australia

Human Rights: are we protected? download

Australia: human rights in crisis download


activities and worship resources

A Group Activity download
suitable for school groups and youth groups

Prayers and Resources for Worship download
suitable for all

A Letter Writing Campaign download
suitable for all



The United Nations is running an Essay Contest for Human Rights Day 2006
go here for more information!

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has published more
Human Rights Day material - which can be found here!