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Human Rights Day

24 December 2013 - by ymcablog
Did you know that today is Human Rights Day?

Human Rights Day is held on December 10th every year to commemorate the date the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proclaiming its principles as the “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.”

Human Rights Day is recognized globally, including the headquarters of the High Commissioner’s office in Geneva, Canada and in more than 50 other countries.

Why not use Human Rights Day as a perfect time to teach your children about their rights? Show them this kid-friendly video courtesy of TVO to help them understand their freedoms here in Canada:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA6QAdKOmtA

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