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Human Rights Summit Draws Youths to U.N. from 45 Nations
“For 10 years, I’ve been telling people about the importance of human rights and mentioning the United Nations … but yesterday, I not only attended a Summit at the United Nations, I was given a Human Rights Hero Award…. What a dream come true!” actress Sheena Chohan
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International Peace Day: One Shining Example
While it is not a day that often makes headlines and isn’t known for heroics, it does have its individual stars.
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STAND S­upports U.N. Effort on Behalf of Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
“Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing. They are enshrined in articles 18, 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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UN Secretary-General Issues Call of Faith
“Let us renew our faith in one another and draw strength from the good that is gathering in troubled times as communities of diverse faiths and ethical traditions unite to care for one another. Together, we can and will defeat this virus—with cooperation, solidarity, and faith in our common humanity.”
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UN Targets the Fuel That Sparks Hate on International Day for Countering Hate Speech
“Hate is a danger to everyone—and so fighting it must be a job for everyone.”
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With Understanding Comes Respect: UN International Day for Tolerance
It’s hard to hate something—or someone—that you understand.