Human Rights Day Event - Arts as Activism

1 University Circle,Aliso Viejo CA 92656

10 December, 2022

Description

We are excited to announce our upcoming event in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world. Our event’s theme this year is “Art as Activism” and it will be held Saturday afternoon, December 10th. The location will be Soka University, an institution known for a curriculum focused on peace and human rights. In addition, there will be a smaller satellite event that evening at the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center. The main event will host nonprofit humanitarian organizations from around Southern California to showcase their work and how to get involved. We will have performing and visual artists exhibiting pieces and collections raising awareness for human rights issues. Participants, moved by the art, can turn to the organizations around them to enact change. Special presentations are being planned and will be updated frequently leading up to the event. We will have the Human Rights Special Interest Group presenting about the art donated to the United Nations from member countries around the world. We have world-renowned artists and student artists on their way, and many special guests. Please join us!