Part of Lustitia Aequalis’ “30 Rights in 30 Days” Series | In alignment with USIDHR Human Rights Education and Diplomatic Advocacy Standards Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms: “Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which they have had all the guarantees necessary for their defense.” The United States Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) ide

Part of Lustitia Aequalis’ “30 Rights in 30 Days” Series Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights  states: “Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him.” Today, October 14 , we reflect on this right through the life and loss of George Floyd , who would have turned 52 years old . His death in 2020 was public—w