“Human Rights Are about Building the Future — Right Now” Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

On Human Rights Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights the current assault on human rights worldwide, with millions facing poverty, inequality, and conflicts while authoritarianism rises and women’s rights are rolled back. Emphasizing the indivisibility of all human rights, he calls for standing up for democracy, equality, justice, and the environment, and defending human rights defenders. The Pact for the Future reaffirms the commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, urging us to protect, defend, and uphold all human rights for all people on this important day.

Full Article