Morris Human Rights Commission

10/22/2013

A lot of people don't know this document exists. Apparently, a lot of countries forgot, too.

03/21/2013

Imagine a world without hate.. A great video by the ADL - Anti-Defamation League!

Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

01/02/2013

Check this out if you are interested in getting involved!

11/18/2012

Thanks to all who attended this month's Morris Human Rights Commission meeting. It was very helpful to hear from members of the community, and we look forward to working all of you in the future as we continue this work.

11/09/2012

Check out the Morris Human Rights Commission's blog on Voting Rights as Human Rights!

More than fifty years ago Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote powerful words about citizenship and human rights: “Citizenshipisman’s basic right, for it is nothing less than the right to have rights.” Earlier, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations, prepared by a grou...

11/05/2012

Just a reminder that the Morris Human Rights Commission is still seeking nominations for the 2012 Thomas B. McRoberts Human Rights Awards. Nominations are due to the Morris City Office by Friday November 9. Information and forms can be found on our website!

The Morris Human Rights Commission was established by the Morris City Council in 1997 to promote and encourage equal opportunity and fair treatment of all individuals.

11/02/2012

The Morris Human Rights Commission would like to thank those of you who have taken the time to contact us in regards to Jeff Miller's recent article published in the Sun Tribune. It should be noted that the Morris Human Rights Commission advocates free speech and does not censor its members. That being said, we would like to make it clear that the article written by Mr. Miller represented his own personal opinions on marriage, and not those of the MHRC or other members. To clarify Mr. Miller’s position with the MHRC, as is the case with all City commissions, he was appointed by the Morris City Council as their representative to sit the Commission.

In honor of our 15th Anniversary as a Commission our arrangement was to provide 15 weeks worth of articles written by members and/or guest writers on topics related to human rights. In hindsight (which of course is 20/20), we should have included a disclaimer with each article stating that the opinions expressed are those of individuals, and do not necessarily reflect those of the MHRC. Going forward, this will be done, but that does not remedy or undo what has already been published and the affects it has had on community members, and for that we are truly sorry and apologize.

Although members of the Commission disagree with Mr. Miller on this matter, we do believe that he is also entitled to his opinion. However, his opinion should not have been portrayed as that of the Human Rights Commission. The Morris Human Rights Commission is committed to having the city of Morris known as an inclusive community that values diversity, protects the rights of all individuals, and strives to meet the needs of all individuals. Unfortunately, due to oversight on our part, this article did not represent our mission and commitment to helping ensure human rights for all.

Members of the Commission are open to having a conversation with those who would like to discuss this further. The full Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5pm at the Common Cup. These meetings are open to the public. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our next meeting will be Wednesday, November 14.

Thank you all for standing up for what you believe in and helping to hold us accountable when a mistake has been made. This is the basis for helping to protect human rights for all of us!

Please feel free to share this information with others as appropriate.

10/23/2012

This week, the Morris Human Rights Commission shares the Minnesota Department of Human Rights' official statement on the proposed Marriage Amendment. Check out this, and our other blogs!

As Election Day approaches, the Morris Human Rights Commission would like to share with you theMinnesota Department of Human Rights(MDHR) official statement on the proposed Marriage Amendment. The MDHR is a neutral state agency that investigates charges of illegal discrimination, ensures that busine...

10/18/2012

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Check out the Morris Human Rights Commission's latest blog on how we can all get involved!

The League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions recognizes October asNational Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children involving a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both...

10/15/2012

Here is member Roland Guyotte's article on the Minnesota Human Rights Act!

The Morris Human Rights Commission is concerned with human rights in our local community. We derive our definitions from the Minnesota Human Rights Act which originated in the Minnesota State Act Against Discrimination several decades ago. The Minnesota Department of Human Rights was established i...

10/04/2012

Check out the Morris Human Rights Commission's most recent blog on getting involved in Human Rights right here in Morris, Minnesota!

Remember this quote from Hellen Keller, I’m only one person and I can’t do everything. But I can do something. I will not let the fact that I can’t do everything prevent me from doing what I can, and get involved in helping to protect human rights where you can.

09/26/2012

The Morris Human Rights Commission is excited to announce that our Logo Contest begun! This is open to ALL members of our community. If you are interested, check out our website for full contest rules!

The Morris Human Rights Commission (MHRC) is seeking the assistance of the public in designing a new logo for the Commission. The logo should incorporate imagery representing human rights in Morris, as well as the "Morris Human Rights Commission" name. Further information pertaining to the Morris Hu...