Walk for peace to mark Int'l Human Rights Day in Western Visayas
A Human Rights Day Walk for Peace will mark the observance of the International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2008, said Presidential Assistant for Western Visayas, ASec Raul \N. Banias.
ASEC Banias said that the Regional Kasangga Convergence Group (RKCG VI) Task force Kasangga will spearhead the celebration in the region through various activities that aims to promote respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.
The Walk for Peace will be participated in by government regional lin e agencies, local government units, civic organizations, non-government organizations, students and human rights advocates.
Banias said that the activity will commence at 6:00 A.M. from three assembly areas---Freedom Grandstand, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology, and UP Visayas to converge at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol grounds for a ceremonial program.
Meanwhile, the United Nations disclosed that the theme for 2008 "Dignity and Justice for all of us," reinforces the vision of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a commitment to universal dignity and justice. It is not a luxury or a wish-list. The UDHR and its core values, inherent human dignity, non-discrimination, equality, fairness and universality, apply to everyone, everywhere and always. The Declaration is universal, enduring and vibrant, and it concerns us all.
Since its adoption in 1948, the Declaration has been and continues to be a source of inspiration for national and international efforts to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, the UN disclosed. (PIA 6/T.Villavert)