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Proc 9553ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9553

Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2016

President Obama proclaimed December 10, 2016 as Human Rights Day and the week beginning December 10, 2016 as Human Rights Week, calling on Americans to observe these occasions with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The proclamation reflects on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, acknowledges progress in human rights globally, and reaffirms commitment to combating discrimination against LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, immigrants, women and girls, and religious and ethnic minorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 90665

Impact dates

  1. Human Rights Day observance

  2. Human Rights Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 10, 2016 as Human Rights Day
  • Proclaim week beginning December 10, 2016 as Human Rights Week
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • December 10, 2016 designated as Human Rights Day
  • Week beginning December 10, 2016 designated as Human Rights Week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9553: Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2016 · Executive Orders