Lighting Empire State Building for Human Rights

Email The top of the Empire State Building will turn a vibrant blue on December 10, 2014, to highlight Human Rights Watch’s commitment to protect and defend human rights worldwide. December 10 marks Human Rights Day, the international day to celebrate human rights around the world. (New York) – The top of the Empire State Building will turn a vibrant blue on December 10, 2014, to highlight Human Rights Watch’s commitment to protect and defend human rights worldwide. December 10 marks Human Rights Day, the international day to celebrate human rights around the world. read more

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