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Presidential Documents
Federal Register Vol. 86, No. 238
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Title 3

Proclamation 10321 of December 9, 2021

The President
Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2021
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the wake of the devastation of the Second World War, leaders from around the world came together with a shared vision to promote a safer future for all nations by securing and advancing the human rights of everyone, everywhere. On December 10, 1948, thanks to the moral leadership and service of Eleanor Roosevelt as the first Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights, the world took an enormous step forward with the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UDHR.
The UDHR enshrines the human rights and fundamental freedoms inherent in all peopleno matter who they are, where they come from, or whom they love. It is a foundational document that proclaims a truth too often overlooked or ignoredthat all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. From the root of this universal ideal has sprung transformational human rights treaties and a global commitment to advance equality and dignity for all as the foundation of freedom, peace, and justice.
As a world, we have yet to achieve this goal, and we must continue our efforts to bend the arc of history closer to justice and the shared values that the UDHR enshrines. Just as we advocated for the recognition of universal human rights following World War II, the United States today remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing the human rights of all people and to leading not by the example of our power but by the power of our example.

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Since taking office, my Administration has put human rights at the center of our domestic and foreign policy priorities. We immediately declared our intention to rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council, and with the widespread support of the international community, our Nation was elected to a new term beginning on January 1, 2022. As a member of the Council, we will highlight the vital importance of democracy as we work to protect human rights and hold accountable those who would violate these rights and freedoms. We will continue to call out human rights violations wherever they occur, support brave activists on the front lines of protecting fundamental freedoms, and invest in strengthening the rule of law.
As a global champion for democracy, we must also continue the unceasing work of strengthening our own democracy and building a more perfect union. Leading by example is one of the most powerful and persuasive foreign policy tools at our disposal. From day one of my Administration, we have taken concrete steps to reassert our moral leadership on the global stage. On my first day in office, I signed an Executive Order to advance racial equity and support for underserved communities. As part of our once-in-a-generation investment in our Nations physical infrastructure, we are also strengthening equitable access to our shared resources and environment, including providing additional support for historically underserved communities.
Unfortunately, discrimination and violence are challenges that too many Americans still face in their own communities. Throughout our Nations history, generations of Black and Brown Americans, Indigenous persons,
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