GENEVA – Amid rising authoritarianism, deepening polarisation, growing intolerance, and mounting pressures on the multilateral system, Human Rights Day offers a vital moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to universal human rights, UN experts* said today. They issued a joint statement renewing their unwavering dedication to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and emphasising the urgent need for a strong, independent, and properly resourced human rights system — one capable of safeguarding dignity, justice, and equality for all. “Standing firmly by the promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
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Source: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Originally published 09 December 2025. This page reproduces only a short excerpt; the complete text remains on the official source website.
