Saturday 10 December saw the Bokolmayo refugee camp in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia celebrating International Day of Human Rights. The day marked the culmination of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. UNHCR and its humanitarian partners, together with the general refugee community and Ethiopian government officials, joined efforts to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the document that asserts "all human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms".
To commemorate the day, different activities were organized by partners, and led by Save the Children US. Activities included a concert and performance by refugee singers which was attended and greatly appreciated by the refugee community.
Young people and children were central to Human Rights Day. They contributed with drama and song. With these songs children reac... |