"UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS"

In Marrakech, the heads of different UN bodies gathered to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was described as a living document and an inspiration for the text of the Global Compact for Migration. UN VIDEO

Launch of Campaign: Leaders for Peace On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (organized by the Permanent Mission of Italy, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and Rondine Cittadella della Pace)

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Monica Grayley, Spokesperson for the President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly.

Heads of states and delegates from 164 countries, joined by representatives of civil society and the private sector, have adopted a cooperative framework to make international migration safer, more dignified for millions of migrants, and more economically beneficial for countries. UN VIDEO

Hundreds of South Sudanese took part in the “Run for Peace”, an event organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to mark the International Day of Human Rights. UNMISS

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Eleanor Roosevelt: “This Universal Declaration of Human Rights may well become the international Magna Carta of all men everywhere.” FILE

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises equality and freedom for everyone everywhere. But the principle of gender equality might never have been included if not for these women- who advocated for a Declaration that was truly universal. FILE

Briefing by Monica Grayley, Spokesperson for the President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly.