The Universal Declaration of Human Rights demands respect for the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all peoples. The Obama administration has the historic opportunity to reengage with the principles on which the United States was founded while restoring America’s moral leadership at home and abroad.

This panel will discuss the urgent need for the United States to recommit to the human rights and fundamental freedoms called for by the Universal Declaration and the U.S. Constitution.

WITNESS will present short films documenting domestic human rights abuses and victories.

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Refreshments served from 5:30 p.m.–6 p.m.

Panel and screening from 6 p.m.–8 p.m. United Nations’ Church Center at  777 United Nations Plaza, 10th Floor Conference Room New York, NY 10017

Please note that space is limited. Please RSVP by Monday, December 8th if you plan to attend by emailing Aadika Singh at aadikas@aclu.org.