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Iraqi Jamila Mahdi is a former refugee. Although she was married at 13 and denied the right to education, she still had a strong determination to succeed. Jamila earned her high school diploma as an adult, followed by two university degrees. She now works as a Human Rights Officer in Iraq, for . "Why did I choose to do this? I have a strong belief in the need to contribute to the protection of human dignity and social justice and the elimination of all types of discrimination," says Jamila in this .

Monday, 20 January 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates Martin Luther King’s life and legacy. In this , Alain Foix reflects on the legacy of the civil rights leader, best known for his “I have a dream” speech.   

27 January 2020 is the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the 51�Թ�, formed in response to atrocity crimes of the Holocaust and the Second World War, with the aim of building a world that is just and peaceful. The theme of the annual International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust reflects the continued importance of collective action against antisemitism and other forms of bias, to ensure respect for the dignity and human rights of all people everywhere.

For this edition, hosts Sinduja Srinivasan and Jason DeWall talk with Joe Cannataci about . An independent UN expert, Mr. Cannataci is one of the world authorities on data protection and internet regulation.

The Prize was established in June 2014 by the General Assembly to recognize the achievements of those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity by promoting the purposes and principles of the 51�Թ�, while honouring and paying homage to Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary life and legacy of reconciliation, political transition, and social transformation. The Award is presented every five years to two individuals: one female and one male. The deadline for submitting nominations is 28 February 2020.

Youth Standing Up for Human Rights is the theme of this year’s Human Rights Day (10 December). After a year marked by the 30th anniversary celebrations of the , the 51�Թ� is capitalising on the momentum and is spotlighting the leadership role of youth in collective movements as a source of inspiration for a better future. Under our universal call to action "Stand Up for Human rights," we aim to celebrate the potential of youth as constructive agents of change, to amplify their voices, and to engage a broad range of global audiences in the promotion and protection of rights.

We need to stand up for our rights and those of others. We can take action in our own daily lives, to uphold the rights that protect us all and thereby promote the kinship of all human beings. Wherever there is discrimination, we can step forward to help safeguard someone's right to live free from fear and abuse. The upholds values that are the roots of peace and inclusion. . It starts with each of us. This Human Rights Day and every day .

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year. Since 1990, World Children's Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the and the on children's rights. This year is extra special as it marks – 30 years of child rights that have helped transform children’s lives around the world. A time to celebrate and a time to demand action.

Slavery is perpetuated by traditional practices such as child and forced marriage, and by the fact that almost 1/2 the countries in the world have yet to criminalize it. According to the latest UN figures, 40 million people were living in a state of modern slavery in 2016.

Erika Aifán has been a judge in Guatemala for 17 years, reaching a place on the high-risk tribunals dealing with cases related to corruption and organized crime. “Being a judge in a democratic State, I have the greatest responsibility for custody of constitutional guarantees and international standards in the field of human rights,” Aifán said. She has been the subject of orchestrated campaigns of harassment and intimidation, in person and online, but she is undeterred, because she believes that her country is on its way to building a better justice system. "The day I stop believing it, is the day I stop fighting.”

(Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparations and guarantees of non-repetition) made during the Human Rights Council.

Because impairment is widely seen as a natural part of the ageing process, many older people with disabilities are shut out from receiving the support they need.

Discrimination, violence and abuse of people with albinism is a major concern for all affected and society as a whole. On International Albinism Awareness Day in 2019, people with albinism came together to promote albinism awareness and commit to continue advocating for their rights.

What does it mean to be stateless? It's a question that's being discussed all this week in Geneva, at an event organized by the UN refugee agency () to help millions of people without official paper

Spotlight Initiative to End Violence Against Women and Girls