Human Rights Day Vigil, Potluck, Discussion (*Updated*)

Each year since the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1998, Alliance for Democracy—Rochester has organized a candlelight vigil reading of the Declaration; a potluck super; & a panel discussion highlighting one or more of the principles enshrined in that document.

This year's event was well attended and looked at many diverse issues.
Before the event started, Poor People United held a demonstration (1) (2) to bring attention to the problem of homelessness, which they argue is a human rights violation in a society that produces as much wealth as ours. This was followed by the annual Vigil, Potluck and Discussion at which the Rochester Youth Action Network, which gave a very well received theatrical perfomance on the topic of the night, the USA PATRIOT act.