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SASKATCHEWAN TO PARTICIPATE IN CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Released on May 25, 1998

Provincial Secretary Ned Shillington announced in the Legislature

today, that the Government of Saskatchewan will support and

participate in activities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations

on December 10, 1948.



To launch activities in this province, Shillington introduced members

of an inter-agency committee formed to promote awareness and

recognition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and

Saskatchewan's human rights protections.



Headed by Donna Scott, Chief Commissioner and Director of the

Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, representation on Saskatchewan's

committee includes the Children's Advocate, Human Rights Commission,

Ombudsman, Public Legal Education Association, Women's Secretariat,

and the Departments of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal

Affairs/Provincial Secretary, Education, Justice, Labour, Municipal

Government and Social Services.



"Saskatchewan has always been a leader in human rights protections,"

Shillington said. "These pioneering efforts in human rights ensure

that everyone in Saskatchewan enjoys the right to freedom of

conscience, expression, association and the right to freedom from

discrimination. It is with great pride that the Government of

Saskatchewan participates in this historic event."



December 10, 1998 marks 50 years since the signing of the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document drafted by a

Canadian, John Peters Humphrey. This Declaration has influenced

the development of human rights legislation across Canada and

around the world.



"I encourage all Saskatchewan people to take advantage of this

opportunity to acknowledge human rights advancements, but not to

forget that there is still much more to be done as we work

together to ensure the fundamental rights to which all people are

entitled," Shillington said.



In honour of the 50th anniversary, government agencies,

non-profit groups, community organizations and individuals are

planning many special conferences, artistic events, publications

and meetings. Saskatchewan's Human Rights Commission is listing

events and activities on their web site

http://www.gov.sk.ca/shrc/ as well as in their newsletter,

SaskRights.



An information package has been prepared by the Saskatchewan

Committee, including general information on human rights, ideas

for planning activities, a copy of the declaration and a speakers

list. To obtain a copy of the information package, contact the

Anniversaries Secretariat, Provincial Secretary, 11th Floor, 1919

Saskatchewan Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3V7. Phone (306)

787-1062; Fax (306) 787-1269.



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For more information contact:



Donna Scott, Chair

Saskatchewan Committee for the 50th Anniversary of the Universal

Declaration of Human Rights

Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, Saskatoon

Saskatoon

Phone: (306) 933-5952

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