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Advocate Justin D. Bibee Embarks On Human Rights Advocacy Tour

Bibee has announced a statewide tour to meet with leaders in every municipality in Rhode Island to advocate for human rights.

Press release from Justin D. Bibee:

Jan. 22, 2023

Justin D. Bibee, a local human rights advocate, worked closely with political leaders in Warren to raise awareness about the importance of human rights and the ongoing efforts to protect them. As part of these efforts, Bibee proposed a Human Rights Day proclamation to the Town Council, and the town of Warren has officially proclaimed December 10th as Human Rights Day, to recognize and honor human rights around the world.

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Mr. Bibee has announced a statewide tour to meet with leaders in every municipality in Rhode Island to advocate for human rights. The tour, which began on December 10, 2022 (Human Rights Day), will take Mr. Bibee to all 39 municipalities in the state, where he will meet with local leaders to discuss human rights issues and to promote human rights advocacy.

"By promoting and protecting human rights, we can create more just and equitable societies," said Mr. Bibee. "I am excited to travel across the state and to meet with leaders in every municipality to discuss human rights." Mr. Bibee's tour will include meetings with mayors, city council members, and community leaders in each municipality.

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In recognizing Human Rights Day, Warren is participating in the Rhode Island Human Rights Project, a statewide initiative founded by Bibee that aims to establish solidarity among communities in support of human rights. Bibee has been a driving force behind this effort, working closely with local leaders to raise awareness for the cause.

"Human rights are the foundation of our society, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they are protected," said Bibee. "By proclaiming December 10th as Human Rights Day and participating in the Rhode Island Human Rights Project, Warren is taking a stand and showing their commitment to this important issue."

The Rhode Island Human Rights Project is a collective effort by every municipality in the state. “The project is focused on promoting awareness, as well as encouraging individual and collective actions to support human rights,” said Bibee.

"We are proud to have worked with Warren as a partner in this important work, and we look forward to continuing to work together to promote human rights for all people in Rhode Island," said Bibee.


This press release was produced by Justin D. Bibee. The views expressed here are the author's own.