Human Rights Day

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75 in 2023. The United Nations (UN) considers this document to be one of the world’s most significant commitments. This founding document proclaims, “the inalienable rights of every individual as a human being, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.” According to the UN, this is a source of inspiration for all countries called upon to promote the universal exercise of human rights.

This year’s theme is “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.” Drawing on a quote from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, “Human rights are the foundation for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies”, the theme highlights the contribution of human rights to finding solutions to today’s challenges: conflict, climate change, growing inequality, racism…

Among other things, the campaign aims to change perceptions to counter negative stereotypes and misconceptions, and to mobilize people to breathe new life into the global human rights movement.