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Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.  As a “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations”, the UDHR is a global blueprint for international, national, and local laws and policies and a bedrock of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. *2024 Theme: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. * Human rights can empower individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow. By embracing and trusting the full power of human rights as the path to the world we want, we can become more peaceful, equal and sustainable. This Human Rights Day we focus on how human rights are a pathway to solutions, playing a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said, “Human rights are the foundation for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.” This year’s theme is a call to acknowledge the importance and relevance of human rights in our everyday lives. We have an opportunity to change perceptions by speaking up against hate speech, correcting misinformation and countering disinformation. This is the time to mobilize action to reinvigorate a global movement for human rights. https://lnkd.in/eMMdyMNB

Human rights are the foundation for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies, as stated by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. This year’s theme, Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now, highlights the transformative power of human rights in shaping a brighter tomorrow. Together, we can embrace the full potential of human rights as a pathway to the world we all want, a world where dignity, freedom, and equality are not just aspirations but realities. #HumanRightsDay #OurRightsOurFutureRightNow #HumanRights2024

🤓... 🇺🇳... HUMAN RIGTHS DAY, December 10🕊Human rights can empower individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow. By embracing and trusting the full power of human rights as the path to the world we want, we can become more peaceful, equal and sustainable. This Human Rights Day focuses on how human rights are a pathway to solutions, playing a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good.  "Human rights are under assault ... This year’s theme reminds us that human rights are about building the future — right now... We must stand up for all rights — always. Human rights are the foundation for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies." — UN Secretary-General António Guterres #HumanRigths #HumanRightsDay #UN 🇺🇳 #UnitedNations #OHCHR #AntonioGuterres https://lnkd.in/eVKTEp8H 

The ongoing struggle for justice and equality 🤝 , as highlighted in the powerful video we’re sharing, is a year-long, worldwide matter that resonates with every human being on the planet 🌏 .   Championing the rights and dignity of individuals across the Middle East -and the world- is a duty and a must. Let’s strive to create a world where justice prevails, and human dignity is upheld.   Take a moment to go through one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which represents the “inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being -regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.”   We endorse the *2024 Human Rights Theme: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.*   #HNSLegal #Law #Lawyers #InternationalHumanRightsDay #JusticeForAll

This Human Rights Day we focus on how human rights are a pathway to solutions, playing a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said, “Human rights are the foundation for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.” Learn more--> https://lnkd.in/eesk6Mbm #humanrightsday #humanrights

𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, “𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰.” 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲. Human rights can empower individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow. By embracing and trusting the full power of human rights as the path to the world we want, we can become more peaceful, equal and sustainable. This year’s theme is a call to acknowledge the importance and relevance of human rights in our everyday lives. We have an opportunity to change perceptions by speaking up against hate speech, correcting misinformation and countering disinformation. This is the time to mobilize action to reinvigorate a global movement for human rights. This day also marks the last day of the 𝟏𝟔 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧. The campaign ends on Human Rights Day indicating that violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide. https://lnkd.in/gyCuGXAt

10.12.2024 Theme: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. “Human rights can empower individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow. By embracing and trusting the full power of human rights as the path to the world we want, we can become more peaceful, equal and sustainable.”

Whether we act as individuals or organisations, our actions and the vision from which we start make a difference 👣. Every day, over and over again. Human rights are and will remain the main guideline for what we do at Flanders Chancellery and Foreign Office 🧭. Every day, and especially today. Flanders pursues a value-driven and inclusive foreign policy that contributes to the promotion of the world we want 🌏. https://lnkd.in/eesk6Mbm #Flanders #HumanRights #HumanRightsDay

every year on 10th Dec, is international human rights day 📜 this years United Nations (UN) theme is ‘our rights, our future, right now’ human rights are a set of civil, and political freedoms that are bestowed onto a human being. they are ‘an important part of how people interact with others at all levels in society - in the family, the community, schools, the workplace, in politics, and in international relations’ (Australian Human Rights Commission, 2024) • ‘by defending human rights, we can prevent harm before it happens’ • ‘by protecting human rights, we protect our future’ • ‘by advancing human rights, we create a fairer world’ (United Nations Human Rights Commission, 2024) collectively, we must recognise and respect our own human rights, as well as the human rights of others 🤲🏼🌏🇺🇳

The Clock is Ticking: Are You Ready for the Single-Gender Board Ban? We are now just weeks away from the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) deadline to eliminate single-gender boards—a pivotal moment for corporate governance in Hong Kong. Over #90% of issuers have already complied, taking significant steps to embrace gender diversity in the boardroom. This is commendable progress! But what about the remaining #10% who have yet to act? If you’re part of this group, it’s time to stop sitting on the fence. Finding the right woman to join your board doesn’t have to be daunting. Here are some actions to help you move forward: 🚀 Leverage Talent Networks: Tap into platforms and organizations dedicated to board diversity including 30% Club Hong Kong Chapter Women To Watch and Women's Directorship Programme with HKU Business School alumni 🚀 Engage Search Firms: Collaborate with search firms experienced in identifying and appointing female INED's. Meraki Executive Search & Consulting has been fortunate to help many over the the past 10 years in HK and Asia. 🚀 Look Internally: Consider senior female executives within your own organization who are board-ready and can step up as an Executive Director. 🚀 Start the Conversation: Actively network and seek referrals within your industry and professional circles. This is not just about compliance; it’s about strengthening your board with diverse perspectives to drive better decision-making and long-term success. Let’s help make Hong Kong’s corporate landscape a global leader in inclusive governance. If you’re unsure where to start, feel free to reach out—there are plenty of resources and talent ready to step in and make an impact. Nick Marsh The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong AmCham HK The Women's Foundation Fiona Nott Bonnie Y Chan Queenie Tsao Natalie Lok Keith Pogson Nicholas Allen