Equality and Human Rights Commission

We have marked a number of celebratory human rights days. Find out why we think the days are important and how we promote human rights.

International Women's Day 2012

8th March 2012 is International Women's Day. See what the Commission is working on to tackle sex discrimination and promote equality for women.

 

International Human Rights Day 2011

On 10 December 2011, we highlighted our work on protection for older and disabled people and for people at risk of violence.

International Human Rights Day 2010

On 10 December 2010, the 62nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we celebrated the achievements of human rights defenders.
 

International Day of Disabled Persons 2010

On 3 December 2010, we marked the UN International Day of Disabled Persons which highlighted both the millions of disabled people around the world and the issues they face.
 

60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights 2008

On 10 December 2008, we hosted a number of events to mark International Human Rights Day and the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.