This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being—regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
The UDHR serves as an inspiration in the continuing pursuit for freedom, equality, and dignity. The universality and enduring values encapsulated in the document and espoused by States provide the foundations for a most humane and just world where equality, justice, and human dignity can thrive and flourish.
As part of the anniversary celebration, an inter-agency campaign dubbed as “Manindigan para sa Karapatan” is being conducted, which will culminate on December 10, the last day of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week. We can all make a difference in re-cultivating stronger respect for human rights, more compassion that facilitates equality, and greater freedom for everyone to reach their utmost potential.
Ikaw. Ako. Tayo. Pantay-pantay sa karapatan at dignidad. Halina’t manindigan para sa karapatang pantao!
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Message of Support from Partner Agencies
“Ito lamang ang aming sasabihin at nais naming iparating sa lahat, yung sa sambayanang Pilipino na ang Department of Social Welfare and Development ay hindi lamang sa pakikiisa sa pagtataguyod ng karapatang pantao ngayong araw na ito at sa mga susunod na 30 days campaign na ito kundi bawat araw ng bawat taon na tayo po ay naririto at naglilingkod sa sambayang Pilipino.”
Rosalie Dobles-Dagulo, Director for Community and Service Bureau of Department of Social Welfare and Development
DSWD
“Our children are full human being themselves who will become our adult population and encycle constitute the generations of humanity. Ang Department of Education ay kasama niyo pong naninindigan at patuloy maninindigan para sa karapatang pantao.”
Atty. Rowan Orebia, Assistant Secretary of Department of Education
DepEd
“Tayo lang mga Pilipino na kumakatok at pumapasok sa mga tahanan ay siyang nagsasabing, “tao po, tao po”. Ibig sabihin, malalim sa ating kamalayan, sa ating pagpapahalaga sa pagkilala sa dignidad at pagkatao ng bawat isa.”
Fe Mangahas
CSO
“Human lives. Human dignity. People’s progress. These underscore our commitment to our strong legal and cultural tradition on championing human rights protection and promotion at home and abroad.”
Lina Cainglet, Director of United Nations Association in the Philippines
