On December 11th, Article 3 will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Join us for Still We Rise, a commitment to purpose and solidarity and our call to action on the journey to protect and expand human rights.
75 Years of Resilience: Linking Past and Future
In response to the unconscionable atrocities of World War II, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was created in 1948 as a firm commitment that those atrocities should never happen again. The UDHR recognizes the inherent dignity and equal and inviolable rights of every individual. It is widely recognized as having inspired, and paved the way for the adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties around the world.
Pursue Progress Despite Uncertainty
At 75 years-old, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains a powerfully instructive guide for confronting the challenges of today, including the pressing climate crisis, rise of authoritarianism, untold civilian casualties, persistent inequality, and paradox of technology as a force for good or harm. As a movement, our commitment to safeguarding and expanding human rights is strong even in the face of adversity.
Imagine a Transformed World: Ensure the Right to a Future
With hope, determination and resilience, we ponder the question: What does a better world truly entail? The Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides an unbreakable thread connecting human rights pioneers of yesteryears with the trailblazers of today, and the Article 3 Human Rights Day will shine a spotlight on the torchbearers of tomorrow. These individuals – activists and advocates, leaders and changemakers – are the embodiment of the human rights narrative, weaving a tapestry of new ideas and concrete actions that inspire us all.
Join Us to Commemorate International Human Rights Day 2023
Be part of the legacy, be part of the change. By renewing our commitment to the values that shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we pave the way for sustained progress, ensuring a "future-proofed" foundation for peace, security, and human rights.
We are thrilled to announce our distinguished 2023 Article 3 Human Rights Global Treasure Award recipient, Vivek Maru. Furthermore, we are pleased to welcome Ken Roth as Keynote speaker and highlight Julia Olson and Our Children’s Trust for their breakthrough leadership on climate rights in the pursuit of a just and livable future.
Human Rights Day 2023 is more than an event; it's a declaration of our shared commitment to shape our movement’s place in the world with justice, equality and dignity at the core. Together, Still We Rise.
Honoring
Vivek Maru
Vivek Maru believes we can advance social and environmental justice by deepening democracy. Vivek started Namati in 2011. Since then, Namati and its partners have supported cadres of community paralegals—sometimes known as barefoot lawyers—in six countries. These advocates combine law and organizing to help people protect common lands, enforce environmental law, and secure basic rights to healthcare and citizenship.
Keynote
Kenneth Roth served for nearly three decades as the executive director of Human Rights Watch, one of the world’s leading international human rights organizations, which operates in some 100 countries. Before that, Roth served as a federal prosecutor in New York and for the Iran-Contra investigation in Washington.
Honoree Tribute Remarks
Mallika Dutt is the Program Director of Gender Equity and Governance at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. She is a longtime advocate for equity and well-being for people and planet, with deep experience in advancing justice through an intersectional lens.
Featured Speakers
Brad Adams is the founder and executive director of Climate Rights International. From 2002-2022, Brad was the executive director of the Asia division at Human Rights Watch, overseeing investigations, advocacy and media work in twenty countries including China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Japan, and North Korea.
Gabriela Bucher is President and CEO of the Fund for Global Human Rights. The Fund partners with the most effective grassroots human rights activists around the world, providing long-term core funding and strategic support to help them build powerful movements for change.
Glen Galaich is CEO at Stupski Foundation. His professional mission is to support equity, justice, and dignity in solidarity with communities that have been denied these essential values throughout history.
Caitlin Heising is vice chair of the Heising‐Simons Foundation, a family foundation based in Los Altos and San Francisco, California. She received a Master of Public Administration at the London School of Economics (LSE) with a focus on social impact, graduating with distinction in 2020.
Renee Kaplan (moderator) is Chief Executive Officer at The Philanthropy Workshop and former chief strategy officer and head of programs at the Skoll Foundation where she oversaw the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Skoll World Forum, strategic alliances, and communications.
Udo Jude Ilo currently serves as the Interim Executive Director at Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC). Udo joined CIVIC in April 2022 as the Senior Director for Advocacy and has close to two decades experience working in the democracy space, driving social innovation and influencing change.
Sarah Margon currently serves as the U.S. Foreign Policy Director at the Open Society Foundatons. Previously, she served as Washington Director and, before that, Deputy Washington Director for Human Rights Watch.
Dana King (Master of Ceremony) is a classical figurative sculptor who creates public monuments of Black Bodies in Bronze. She studies the strength and resilience of African descendants and create pieces made of clay with her hands that are then cast in bronze.
Julia Olson is the Founder, Executive Director, and Chief Legal Counsel of Our Children’s Trust, the non-profit public interest law firm that provides strategic, campaign-based legal services to youth from diverse backgrounds to secure their legal rights to a safe climate system.
Randy Newcomb (moderator) is a Senior Advisor at The Omidyar Group. The Omidyar Group is a diverse collection of global companies, organizations, and initiatives founded by Pierre and Pam Omidyar that strive to catalyze social impact globally.
Liz Simons is chair of the board of the Heising-Simons Foundation. A former teacher, Liz worked in Spanish-bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms, and subsequently founded Stretch to Kindergarten, a spring-summer early childhood education program.
Sushma Raman is the President and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation. She is an interdisciplinary and experienced philanthropic leader. Sushma brings over two decades of experience launching, scaling, and leading social justice and philanthropic programs…
Andrew Zolli oversees Global Impact Initiatives at Planet, working to ensure that the company’s data, products, and services achieve their highest humanitarian, sustainable development, and scientific potential.
Nika Soon-Shiong is the Founder and Executive Director of the Fund for Guaranteed Income (F4GI), a public charity that builds community-designed technologies to implement cash transfer programs in 12 American cities…
Tribute Speakers
Sonkita Conteh, Matito Leriso, Swati Mehta, Peggy Shepard, Lorenzo Wakefield
Musical Performance
Marcus Shelby is a composer, bassist, bandleader, and educator who currently lives in San Francisco, California. His work focuses on the history, present, and future of African American lives social movements and music education.
Program Details
Monday, December 11th
In Person @SFJazz Center
MAIN PROGRAM
10am to 12 noon PST
(General seating - Miner Auditorium)
The Main Program will be streamed live to a global audience and available to watch in real time here on our program webpage
Master of Ceremony
Dana King
Keynote
Kenneth Roth
In Conversation
‘Reimagine the Future’
Gabriela Bucher, Udo Jude Ilo, Sarah Margon, Sushma Raman
Moderated by Randy Newcomb
Spotlight
‘Tech for Peace’
Andrew Zolli
Breakthrough
‘Climate Rights’
Julia Olson + Genesis B., Youth Plaintiff
moderated by Brad Adams
Honoree Tribute Remarks
Mallika Dutt
Article 3 Global Treasure Award Presentation
Vivek Maru
LUNCHEON PROGRAM
12:00 to 2:00pm PST
(Limited seating - Mezzanine)
This portion of the program will not be livestreamed
Panel Discussion
‘Rethinking Philanthropy to Meet the Moment’
Glen Galaich, Caitlin Heising, Liz Simons, Nika Soon Shiong
Moderated by Renee Kaplan
Please note the lunchtime space is very limited.
RSVPs taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once at room capacity, names will be added to a waitlist.
75th Anniversary Honorary Committee
Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein
Eileen Donahoe
Comfort Ero
Leymah Gbowee
Adam Hochschild
Alonzo King
John Paul Lederach
Aryeh Neier
The Honorable Navi Pillay
Anthony Romero
Kenneth Roth
Kavita Ramdas
Mabel van Oranje
Pam Omidyar
75th Anniversary Advisory Committee
Maureen Blanc
Scott Campbell
Natasha Dolby
Glen Galaich
Liliana Giffen
Melanie Greenberg
Caitlin Heising
Renee Kaplan
Sharla Mittone
Randy Newcomb
Melanie Ormos
Amanda Padilla
Stephanie Seale
Connie Shanahan
Kevin Shanahan
Liz Simons
Sam Underwood
Our deepest gratitude to the following for their generosity
Anonymous
Anonymous
Maureen Blanc
Terry Gamble Boyer
Ipek and Christopher Burnett
David and Natasha Dolby Fund
Eileen Donahoe
Mark and Tracy Ferron
Emma and Eric Gimon
Humanity United
Planet
Lisa Stone Pritzker
Connie and Kevin Shanahan
Liz Simons
Stupski Foundation
Marjorie Swig
Roselyne Swig
Susan Swig
Leigha and Eli Weinberg
Deb Wetherby
Andrew Zolli
