68th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day Brings Diverse People to Ybor Square Tampa

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 28, 2016 -- On Sunday December 4^th starting at 2:30 p.m., Youth for Human Rights and United for Human Rights will lead a Stand Up for Human Rights walk from the east side of The Church of Scientology Tampa's Ybor Square in honor of the 68th Anniversary International Human Rights Day. The walk will culminate with a symbolic release of doves.  Speeches, entertainment and a barbecue follow in the Ybor Square courtyard.

Annual Youth for Human Rights Walk through Ybor City in honor of International Human Rights Day.

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Anthony Carswell, Chairperson of the City of Tampa's Human Rights Board will present a Proclamation for the day. Speakers for the event include Mr. Jose Juan Sabines, Consul of Mexico in Orlando; Julianne Holt, Hillsborough County Public Defender; and Rev. Dr. Manuel Sykes founding member of a social justice and interfaith group, Faith in Action Standing Together (FAST) and former president of the St Petersburg chapter of the NAACP.

In announcing the walk, Gracia Bennish, President of United for Human Rights, said, "This event will highlight human rights violations, such as human trafficking, bullying and economic inequality and what is being done to address these issues. Knowing one's human rights is the first step to defending them," concluded Ms. Bennish.

To register for the walk or for more information, contact Cristian Vargas at 727-265-7479.

The Church of Scientology Tampa is located at 1300 East 8^th Avenue, Tampa 33605.

International Human Rights Day honors the 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt signing of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

United for Human Rights (UHR) and Youth for Human Rights (YHR)

UHR and YHR are non-profit organizations that assist and unite individuals, educators, organizations and governmental bodies at all levels around the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). They distribute educational materials including booklets on the 30 articles of the UDHR, a video entitled "The Story of Human Rights" and an educator's guide with a lesson plan on each article. The materials are used in schools, churches, and various civic groups to educate children and adults about human rights.  UHR and YHR work to implement and protect those rights. These materials are created in collaboration with the Human Rights Department of the Church of Scientology International. L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology inspired the movement saying, "Human Rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream."

For More Information
Contact: Gracia Bennish 727-942-4668
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