This Senate resolution, introduced by Senators Christopher Coons and Thomas Tillis, designates December 10, 2025, as "Human Rights Day" and commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The resolution restates support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, calls for support of civil society and human rights defenders, condemns political imprisonment, and calls on governments to immediately and unconditionally release political prisoners. The resolution also encourages people in the United States to observe Human Rights Day and to continue supporting freedom, democracy, and human rights.
The text of the resolution includes findings that the state of global human rights and civil liberties has declined over the past two decades (citing Freedom House), that cuts to foreign aid for human rights programs are projected (citing the Human Rights Funders Network), ongoing conflicts in several countries, and a Department of State estimate about the number of political prisoners.
The resolution designates a specific day—December 10, 2025—for observing Human Rights Day and asks people to recognize the day and continue supporting human rights and democracy. It expresses the Senate's support for human rights defenders and calls for the release of political prisoners. The text communicates Senate views and encouragements on human rights matters.
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Supporters, as expressed in the resolution, say the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a landmark agreement on inalienable rights and freedoms. They highlight declines in global rights and freedoms, cite reductions in foreign aid for human-rights programs, note ongoing conflicts and political imprisonment, and say raising awareness of human rights promotes equality, prevents violations, and strengthens democracies. The resolution supports civil society leaders and human rights defenders, condemns political imprisonment, and calls for the immediate release of unjustly detained political prisoners.
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