City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, December is National Human Rights Month (also known as Universal Human Rights Month) in the United States, designated to recognize and promote the fundamental rights and freedoms of all people; and WHEREAS, the month commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948; and
WHEREAS, Human Rights Month is a global observance dedicated to promoting and celebrating the fundamental rights and freedoms that all individuals are entitled to, regardless of their nationality, gender, race, religion, or background. It serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding human rights and addressing issues related to social justice and equality; and WHEREAS, the 2025 theme for Human Rights Day and Month is "Our Everyday Essentials," that focuses on how human rights are fundamental to daily life. The campaign aims to show that human rights are not abstract concepts but are the everyday essentials everyone relies on and can be a positive force for good; and
WHEREAS, this theme also highlights how human rights, such as the right to life, liberty, and dignity, are integrated into our daily li ves. It encourages people to share their "everyday essentials" and show how human rights shape their lives by using the hashtag #OurEverydayRights.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim the month of December as
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and encourage our community to recognize this month by reflecting on and raising awareness about human rights issues.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 16th day of December 2025.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
KELLY G. COX
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6
ALBERT GONZALEZ
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1
RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2
KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3
KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4
SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
Proclamation