PROCLAMATION NO. 225

: December 10, 1950, is designated as Human Rights Day to commemorate the second anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly.
: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations.
: The recognition of the inherent dignity and of equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world.
: All citizens, national, provincial and municipal officials, teachers in public and private schools, and all other elements in the country, public or private, local or foreign.
: Member States have pledged to achieve international cooperation in promoting universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
: Grave developments in international relations made it imperative that Human Rights Day be fittingly observed.
: It was signed on November 27, 1950 in the City of Manila, Philippines.
: The authority as President of the Republic of the Philippines to designate important days for public observance.
: It calls upon them to publicize, disseminate, display, and expound the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to promote awareness and respect.