Document HURC-POST UN 57044 - International Poster Competition on Human Rights

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HURC-POST UN 57044

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International Poster Competition on Human Rights

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  • 1958.04.10 (Creation)

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In cooperation with the United Nations Department of Public Information, the World Federation of United Nations Associations organized an international poster competition as part of the United Nations Day (24 october) celebration in 1957. Open to young people 18 years old and under, national competitions were held in 11 countries. The theme was "Human Rights", 1958 being the tenth anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rigts. Here, at the conclusion of a briefing at which he was Quest Speaker earlier today, Ambassador R.S.S. Gunewardewe (centre), Permanent representative of Ceylon to the UN and Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, points to some of the posters entered in the competition. Behind him is Mr. John P. Humphrey, Director of the UN Division of Human Rights. Looking on are several representatives of non-governmental organizations.

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The United Nations allows reproduction of photo print for non-commercial, personnal or research use only. The source will be mentioned as follows "UNOG Library".
Any other use of the reproductions, including but not limited to commercial or scholarly reproductions, redistribution, publication or transmission, wether by electronic means or otherwise, without prior written permission and authorization from the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is strictly prohibited.

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      Protection period to: 1958-04-10
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