Human Rights
2026 Human Rights Day
Save-the-Date and plan to join us for Human Rights Day: Recognizing Resilient Communities hosted by the Seattle Human Rights Commission! We'll have panels, speakers, resource tables, and good food. The event is completely free and open to the public during the hours listed.
Date and time: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Hall Ballroom, 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
More information to come! Contact admin@seattlehumanrightscommission.org to be added to our email distribution list.
2025 Human Rights Day
In celebration of Human Rights Day, the Seattle Human Rights Commission in partnership with the University of Washington's Center for Human Rights hosted a community event to spread awareness and advocate for human rights. The theme was about celebrating our community and uplifting community voices. Attendees heard speeches, learned of resources from local organizations, listened to music, and ate delicious food together. Getting involved in local initiatives helps us to create a better community!
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.
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 and language services for meetings and events, is available in other formats upon request. To request an accommodation, contact Sebastian Wilson at sebastian.wilson@seattle.gov or (206) 310-5366, TTY: 7-1-1.