On December 10, 2008, thousands of human rights supporters across the globe took part in actions to bring awareness and celebration to the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was written and ratified by the United Nations shortly after World War II.

On December 10, 2008, thousands of human rights supporters across the globe took part in actions to bring awareness and celebration to the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was written and ratified by the United Nations shortly after World War II.

On December 10, 2008, thousands of human rights supporters across the globe took part in actions to bring awareness and celebration to the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was written and ratified by the United Nations shortly after World War II.

Part of A Global Day of Action: Over 24 Locations in 24 Hours produced by CIRCLE UP NOW in partnership with AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

On July 12th, 2008, communities in countries throughout the world gathered in celebration and in solidarity around the idea that every human being has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

In London, Mexico City, Athens, New Delhi, Seoul and two dozen other cities, artists, activists and supporters of Amnesty International “Circled Up” to form more than 24 aerial art images in 24 hours.

Amnesty International teamed up with Circle Up Now to deliver this powerful “visual petition” representing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008, and consisted of thousands of participants worldwide making an appeal to their leaders to honor and defend basic human rights.

On December 10, 2008, thousands of human rights supporters across the globe took part in actions to bring awareness and celebration to the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was written and ratified by the United Nations shortly after World War II.

Photo by Md. Sheikh Farid

Part of A Global Day of Action: Over 24 Locations in 24 Hours produced by CIRCLE UP NOW in partnership with AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

On July 12th, 2008, communities in countries throughout the world gathered in celebration and in solidarity around the idea that every human being has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

In London, Mexico City, Athens, New Delhi, Seoul and two dozen other cities, artists, activists and supporters of Amnesty International “Circled Up” to form more than 24 aerial art images in 24 hours.

Amnesty International teamed up with Circle Up Now to deliver this powerful “visual petition” representing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008, and consisted of thousands of participants worldwide making an appeal to their leaders to honor and defend basic human rights.

Photo Credit: Ilya Van Marle

Part of A Global Day of Action: Over 24 Locations in 24 Hours produced by CIRCLE UP NOW in partnership with AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

On July 12th, 2008, communities in countries throughout the world gathered in celebration and in solidarity around the idea that every human being has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

In London, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, New Delhi, Seoul and two dozen other cities, artists, activists and supporters of Amnesty International “Circled Up” to form more than 24 aerial art images in 24 hours.

Amnesty International teamed up with Circle Up Now to deliver this powerful “visual petition” representing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008, and consisted of thousands of participants worldwide making an appeal to their leaders to honor and defend basic human rights.

Photo Credit: Nikolas Kominis

On November 2, 2008, Amnesty International and Circle Up Now teamed up once again, this time to produce an historic tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On the Mississippi riverfront of Memphis, Amnesty International and its supporters united to honor Dr. King and other local civil rights heroes by forming into a human aerial art image depicting Dr. King’s likeness along with the words, “Keep the Dream Alive”. 

Image Credit: John Quigley & Siphne Sylve

Photo Credit: Andrew Withers & Jeff Pantukhoff

To raise awareness, the activist organization Invisible Children hosted a global rally with participants “abducting” themselves and leaving family photos behind, symbolizing the kidnapping of Kony’s child soldiers.

Photos by Jessica Fairchild

Part of A Global Day of Action: Over 24 Locations in 24 Hours produced by CIRCLE UP NOW in partnership with AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

On July 12th, 2008, communities in countries throughout the world gathered in celebration and in solidarity around the idea that every human being has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

In London, Mexico City, Athens, New Delhi, Seoul and two dozen other cities, artists, activists and supporters of Amnesty International “Circled Up” to form more than 24 aerial art images in 24 hours.

Amnesty International teamed up with Circle Up Now to deliver this powerful “visual petition” representing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008, and consisted of thousands of participants worldwide making an appeal to their leaders to honor and defend basic human rights.

Photo Credit: Hanayo Hsaio