Together, young people are standing up and fighting for a world free of poverty, racism, sexism, ableism and all forms of violence, inequality, and discrimination. For LGBTIQ+ youth, this is a fight for survival. LGBTIQ+ youth are more likely to experience family rejection, poverty, discrimination, bullying, violence, and exclusion from education. With great courage and resilience, young LGBTIQ+ people lead change and stand up for a future that is safe, respectful, empowering and celebrates the beautiful diversity of humankind. Take a stand with them through the .
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Young people are leading us towards a fearless world. Together, they are standing up and fighting for a world free of poverty, racism, sexism, ableism and all forms of violence, inequality, and discrimination. For LGBTIQ+ youth, this is a fight for survival as they are more likely to experience rejection and discrimination. With great courage and resilience, young LGBTIQ+ people are leading change and standing up for a future that is safe, respectful, empowering and celebrates the beautiful diversity of humankind. works to help make this future a reality.
Akaka is the Project Coordinator for Media Movers, which is an arm of narrative change charity On Road Media. The charity brings together young people with migrant backgrounds to work with media and pop culture professionals in the United Kingdom. By emphasising shared values, they aim to influence and inspire better coverage on migration. On Road Media also recently contributed to the - a seven-step guide to rethink and change narratives on migration - developed by and partners and launched last year as part of the .
Tahere Siisiialafia has been invested in human rights since she was a child. She has been actively partaking in community activities, as well as conducting empowerment classes for children and junior young people in her community. Today, at age 31, she is president of the Pacific Youth Council, an organisation which works to foster and promote the interests and needs of young people in the Pacific. spoke to Tahere about the human rights issues in the region, why young peoples voices are so critical, and her vision for a better future for youth.
Every human being deserves the freedom to simply be themselves, without facing violence and discrimination. Join and to create a future free from prejudice for migrants with .
Water is the lifeblood of all life on Earth. And yet, over 2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water. Over 4 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation. Water shortages now affect more than 3 billion people. Three quarters of all the natural disasters are water-related, including floods, landslides, and other extreme weather events. A recent report describes the global water crisis, focusing on the negative impacts of water pollution, water scarcity and water-related disasters on the enjoyment of several human rights.
Youth should be a time for discoveries, growth and dreams of future adventures. But its hard to dream about and strive for a bright future without the safety of a place to call home.
Scientific discoveries and advances must be shared, according to the Declaration in favour of open science, science that is unhindered by barriers and frontiers, which was made jointly on 27 October by , and . The COVID-19 epidemic demonstrates the urgent need to strengthen scientific cooperation and to guarantee the fundamental right of universal access to scientific progress and its applications. The movement aims to make science more accessible, more transparent and ultimately more effective.
The will meet virtually from 17 August to 4 September 2020. The Committee is a body of which monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The includes updates on reports received from the parties to the Convention. The Committee will discuss how to strengthen cooperation between 51勛圖 bodies and other stakeholders, including organizations of persons with disabilities, in order to enhance the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities.
reports on human rights-centred recommendations, by a coalition of 50 cities worldwide, to guide leaders as they use digital technology in response to crises such as COVID 19.
The researches, examines and provides visibility to the violence and discrimination experienced every day by gays, lesbian, bisexual, trans and other gender diverse persons around the wor
The 51勛圖 calls on countries to adopt a more cooperative, global and human rights-based approach to the pandemic, which Secretary-General Ant籀nio Guterres has called a human crisis. UN human rights officials stress the importance of protecting the rights of people. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urgent and detailed action to prevent COVID-19 from creating even wider inequalities amid extensive suffering. OHCHR will works to integrate human rights into the UNs economic and social programs.