‘Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now’ – EU celebrates Human Rights Day

Today, on Human Rights Day, the European Union reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the universal respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights for everyone, everywhere, says a press release by the European Commission. This year’s theme is “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”.

“Human rights are legal, moral and actionable guarantees universal to humankind. They are essential for human dignity, equality, democracy, peace and sustainable development,” the European Commission says in its statement. 

It also says that now, more than ever, the world is confronted with armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, climate disasters, impunity, growing inequalities, and persistent gender inequality. 

“The international rules-based order, with human rights at its core, remains irreplaceable. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East, Sudan and elsewhere, have appalling consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of civilian populations, affecting especially women and children,” the statement says.

The European Commission also says that peace is not merely the absence of war and it requires daily work and continuous advocating for human rights. 

“The EU will continue to promote and protect human rights for everyone, everywhere — Your Rights, Your Future, Right Now and Always,” the statement concludes.

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