Maryknoll representatives and others supporting immigrant rights in front of ICE Headquarters on November 13.
2025 Human Rights Day
On December 10, we observe Human Rights Day, which celebrates the United Nations’ adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This ground-breaking document expresses the inalienable rights guaranteed to everyone, including the right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being, freedom of movement, and the right to asylum. On this Human Rights Day, we turn towards the powerful avenues of prayer, study, and action to advocate for our fellow brothers and sisters’ rights, no matter their country of origin.
Pray
Join us in a prayer from Rabbi Brant Rosen.
Use this template for a prayer service.
Find prayers and reflections from Maryknoll missioners in our Advent Reflection Guide: Walking with God.
Study
Read the latest analysis by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
Act
Sign on to an Amnesty International petition to shut down inhumane U.S. detention centers.
Prayer vigil – For those in the Washington, DC, area, we invite you to attend the Prayer Vigil in Support of Our Immigrant Community on December 12 at 8:30-9:00am ET in front of ICE Headquarters, 500 12th Street SW. Click here for more details.