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Human Rights Day: Why We Celebrate
December 10th, 1948 marks a pivotal moment in history when the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in Paris. This document set out fundamental human rights that are inalienable to every individual, regardless of their background.
Over time, the dedication to human rights has been transformed into legal measures, including treaties, customary international law, general principles, regional agreements, and domestic law, to ensure the expression and protection of human rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has influenced over 80 international human rights treaties and declarations, numerous regional human rights conventions, domestic human rights bills, and constitutional provisions, all of which form a comprehensive legally binding system to promote and safeguard human rights.
Illinois’ Connection to Human Rights
Over the last four decades, Illinois has followed and, in some cases surpassed, federal and international law to ensure that every Illinoisan lives free from unlawful discrimination. Read the sections below to learn more about our work.
Understanding the Illinois Human Rights Act
Over the last four decades, Illinois has followed and, in some cases surpassed, federal and international law to ensure that every Illinoisan lives free from unlawful discrimination. Read the sections below to learn more about our work.
Learn More About the Illinois Department of Human Rights
The mission of the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) is to secure for all individuals within the State of Illinois freedom from unlawful discrimination and to promote equal opportunity and affirmative action as the policy of this state for all its residents.
IDHR enforces the Illinois Human Rights Act by responding to and preventing discrimination throughout the state.
Learn More About the Illinois Human Rights Commission
The Illinois Human Rights Commission’s core mission is to make neutral and impartial decisions about discrimination complaints filed under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
The Commission also informs the public about the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Commission’s work.
The Commission consists of Commissioners, senior leadership, administrative law judges, attorneys, and administrative staff members who work together to provide professional, competent, and considerate service to the people of Illinois.
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Join us and the Illinois Human Rights Commission for a virtual fireside chat to celebrate #HumanRightsDay on Thursday, December 7, 2023!
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/ILHumanRightsDay23
And thank you, Chair Sufyan Sohel, Director Jim Bennett, Chair Mona Noriega, and Former Director Joyce Tucker for participating in this timely discussion. |
11/16/23 - 12/7/2023 |
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Chair Sufyan Sohel from the Cook County Commission on Human Rights will join us next week as our Moderator for this timely discussion.
Register here: https://bit.ly/ILHumanRightsDay23
Don’t miss this event – watch from your computer or mobile device and hear about the work being done in Illinois to further advance and support human rights. |
11/28/2023 - 12/6/2023 |
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IDHR Director, Jim Bennett will join our discussion on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/ILHumanRightsDay23
Director Bennett has immense passion for human rights, and we can’t wait to hear more about his vision for the future. |
11/29/2023 - 12/6/2023 |
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Mona Noriega serves as the Chair of the Illinois Human Rights Commission and is joining us on Thursday, December 7, 2023!
Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/ILHumanRightsDay23
Don’t miss this discussion about the future of human rights in Illinois from the very people leading the charge. |
11/30/2023 - 12/6/2023 |
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On June 19, 1980, Joyce Tucker became the very first Director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
She laid the groundwork for the integral service of which IDHR and IHRC provide to this day.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from her on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Register here: https://bit.ly/ILHumanRightsDay23 |
12/1/2023 - 12/6/2023 |
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Access the social media toolkit for this year's Human Rights Day in Illinois!
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12/4/2023 |
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Social Media Awareness Day – Human Rights Week Social Media Awareness Day:
"In Illinois, everyone has the right to live free from discrimination. That means you have the right to make these choices without worrying that you’ll be discriminated against:
Where to shop.
Where to live.
Where to work.
Where to bank.
Where to go to school.
Learn more: https://dhr.illinois.gov/humanrightsday " |
12/7/2023 - 12/10/2023 |
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Social Media Awareness Day:
"DYK the Illinois Human Rights Act offers comprehensive discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment protections?
Learn more: https://dhr.illinois.gov/humanrightsday " |
12/7/2023 - 12/10/2023 |
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Social Media Awareness Day: "The Illinois Department of Human Rights understands that people have different needs. The complaint process is accessible to everyone.
Learn more: https://dhr.illinois.gov/humanrightsday " |
12/7/2023 - 12/10/2023 |
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Social Media Awareness Day
"Speaking, reading, or writing in English is NOT required to file a discrimination complaint.
Contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights in your language:
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Social Media Awareness Day:
"Filing a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights is free. Having an attorney, while recommended, is not required and there are no filing fees.
Learn more: https://dhr.illinois.gov/contact " |
12/7/2023 - 12/10/2023 |
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Social Media Awareness Day:
"Did you know that you can contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights anytime and anywhere by using this form?
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12/7/2023 -12/10/2023 |
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"Missed the livestream? Human Rights Day in Illinois is as important as ever!
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12/8/2023 - 12/10/2023 |
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Reshare User Generated Content |
12/7/2023 - 12/10/2023 |
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Attend the Virtual Event on 12/7:
Where to Watch:
Register Here: https://bit.ly/ILHumanRightsDay23