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Press review: Waris Dirie supports initiative to create a logo for human rights

“Germany and several other countries launched a campaign Tuesday to create a human rights logo that would serve as a universal symbol like the peace sign or a heart signifying love.” – FORBES

“Somali-born model and human rights activist Waris Dirie, another jury member, says she will be “looking for a beautiful symbol that you will worship like the sun” – THE WASHINGTON POST

The international campaign is hoping for a wide array of entries that can be submitted over the Internet and must be received by July 31.” – MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE

“Think “peace”, and what springs to mind is a white dove, or the peace sign. But what do you see when you think “human rights”?
Germany and several other countries think it’s time to create a universal human rights logo. The Foreign Ministry in Berlin is launching an international competition Tuesday for a symbol that could be used by activists, politicians and others around the world.” – SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

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