A TORCH parade from Roxas Avenue to Rizal Park today, December 9, Friday, demanding respect and protection of human rights, will preceed the International Human Rights Day tomorrow, Saturday.
December 10 is remembered globally as the International Human Rights Day. This marks the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an international document which sets the minimum standards for the observance, protection, promotion and fulfillment of human rights and human dignity.
National Commission on Muslim Filipinos region XI, with the leadership of its Acting Regional Director Mr. Galay M Makalinggan spearheaded a group of employees and supporters and joined the torch parade.
When the General Assembly adopted the Declaration, with 48 states in favor and eight abstentions, it was proclaimed as a "common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations," towards which individuals and societies should "strive by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance."
The Ateneo Public Interest and Legal Advocacy Center (Apila) led the activity together with various human rights organizations and leading government agencies in the city.
