A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

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Bill Number

SRES 450

Introduced

Dec 10, 2019

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 12/10/2019 CR S6954)

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Commemorative events and holidays Human rights International Affairs International law and treaties Political movements and philosophies Rule of law and government transparency

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Summary

This resolution designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day. It also reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supports the rights of human rights defenders all over the world to promote fundamental freedoms enshrined in the declaration.

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Dec 18, 2019

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 12/10/2019 CR S6954)
Dec 18, 2019

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 12/10/2019 CR S6954)
Dec 18, 2019

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7165)
Dec 18, 2019

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7165)
Dec 10, 2019

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 10, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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