Human Rights
2025 Human Rights Day
In celebration of Human Rights Day, we are hosting a community event to spread awareness and advocate for human rights. Our theme this year is about celebrating our community and uplifting community voices. Join us for a day of speeches, resources from local organizations, music, and free food. Let's work together to get involved in local initiatives and make a difference in our community! Please register in advance on Eventbrite.
Date and time: Saturday December 6, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Seattle Central College Atrium, 1701 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122
View or download this flyer as a PDF.
This event is hosted in partnership by the Seattle Human Rights Commission and the University of Washington's Center for Human Rights.
2024 Human Rights Day
In 2024, the Seattle Human Rights commission hosted Human Rights Day 2024: Beyond Barriers - Empowering Equity & Opportunity Within The Community!
The event aimed to bridge educational divides within our community by connecting attendees to local resources and programs. The program included a resource fair and speakers that will provide information about opportunities throughout Seattle.
Date and time: Saturday December 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: The Vera Project, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
Click here to download a PDF of the event flyer.
2022 Human Rights Day
The 2022 Human Rights Day event theme was “Reaffirming Human Rights in Seattle.” The hybrid event was held at Town Hall on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 7:00 - 8:30pm.
2020 Human Rights Day
The celebration of Seattle Human Rights Day provides an opportunity to honor a Seattle-area organization or individual who has advanced human rights locally, nationally, or internationally. In 2020, the Human Rights Commission highlighted Black voices. Community members from King County Equity Now, Decriminalize Seattle, Converge Media, Black Trans Task Force, and Morning March Seattle hosted a discussion on the Black Experience in Seattle.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST
This material, as well as reasonable accommodations for meetings and events, is available on request for people with disabilities. To request an accommodation, call (206) 684-4500 or complete the accommodations request form on seattle.gov/americans-with-disabilities-act.