Human Rights Commission

“Every person is born free and equal in dignity and rights."

 (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations)

The Mansfield Human Rights Commission promotes understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

 Learn about this important Declaration.

International Human Rights Day is celebrated each year on December 10

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What is the Role of Mansfield's Human Rights Commission?                                                                  

The mission of the Commission is to promote implementation of universal human rights values and principles in all Town of Mansfield programs and throughout the wider Northeastern Connecticut community.  (Read more)


Our Commission Members:

Jeannine Kanadia (Chair) 

Grace Pereira Lopes (Vice Chair) 

Jane Fried 

Hasana Davis

Debra Pallatto-Fontaine 

                                    

Read more about our members.


  1. 1 HRC exhibits at Celebrate Mansfield 2023
  2. 2 Celebrate Mansfield Festival HRC Table 2024
  3. 3 HRC Exhibits at Celebrate Mansfield 2023
  4. 4 HRC exhibits at Celebrate Mansfield 2024
  5. 5 Pride Flag Raising at Town Hall 2024
  6. 6 Understanding Each Other: An Interfaith Panel
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