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Human Rights 75 high-level event
Date
11 - 12 December 2023
AT
Palais des Nations
LOCATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
The momentum in commemorating this, the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), is approaching. The Declaration remains the leading international guidepost for achieving freedom, equality, and justice for everyone. This year of activities in communities, countries and regions around the world has been both a fitting tribute as well as a forerunner to the Geneva high-level event on 11-12 December 2023.
During these two days, we will witness the culmination of all the dialogues, thematic consultations, multistakeholder recommendations, as well as the birth and growth of our pledging tree. The Human rights 75 high-level event is being convened by UN Human Rights and co-hosted by the Government of Switzerland. Participants will include Member States, civil society organizations, cities and local governments, human rights defenders, parliamentary representatives, United Nations entities, academics, experts, young people and artists.
In addition to the high-level event, UN Human Rights will hold a human rights concert with the support of artists from around the world to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December.
Day 1 highlights
Member States, civil society actors, experts and human rights defenders met in Geneva on 11 December during the first day of a high-level event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Hosted by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk, the event is an occasion to craft a common vision for the future of human rights and to rejuvenate the spirit that led to the adoption of the Declaration at a time when the protection and promotion of human rights is more relevant than ever.
Day 2 highlights
Promising to rejuvenate the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, heads of State and Government, civil society groups and human rights defenders gathered in Geneva on 12 December to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the landmark text.
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Side events will take place in the regional hubs, at the Palais des Nations and in virtual rooms.
Programme
Download the Logistic note [PDF]
Think pieces:
The future of human rights and peace and security [PDF]
The future of human rights and digital technologies [PDF]
The future of human rights, development and the economy [PDF]
The future of human rights, the environment and climate [PDF]
Discussion papers:
The future of human rights and peace and security
- Peace and security additional background paper
- Roundtable human rights prevention peace - 20-Nov-2023 - Summary
The future of human rights and digital technologies
The future of human rights, development and the economy
The future of human rights, the environment and climate
Monday 11 December
Time (GVA) | Events |
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9:00-10:30 | WELCOME BY HIGH COMMISSIONER, VOLKER TÜRK Opening panel: |
10:30-11:30 | Voices in defence of human rights 1:bringing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to life Feedback and pledges from stakeholders Room XX |
11:30-13:00 | Pledging Tree Session 1 States - Heads of Delegations Room XX |
13:00-14:00 | You have the Floor Feedback from the public Room XVII |
14:00-15:00 | Pledging Tree Session 2 States - Heads of Delegations Room XX |
15:00-16:30 | Voices in defence of human rights 2:bringing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to life Feedback and pledges from stakeholders Room XX |
16:30-18:00 | Bolstering the human rights ecosystem Room XX |
18:30 | Human Rights 75 reception |
Tuesday 12 December: Leaders’ Segment
Time (GVA) | Events |
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9:00-10:00 | Opening Ceremony with Heads of State Room XX |
10:00-12:45 | Roundtable 1 The Future of Human Rights and Peace and Security Room XX |
10:15-12:15 | Roundtable 2 The Future of Human Rights and Digital Technologies Room XIX |
13:00-15:00 | Lunch discussion for High-level dignitaries |
15:00-17:00 | Roundtable 3 Roundtable 4 |
17:15-18:15 | Closing Ceremony Room XX |
Each roundtable will convene Heads of State or Government, high level dignitaries, experts, and other distinguished panellists.
Video: Kalo Chiriklo
High-level event photos
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Day 1: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk leads a minute of silence in honor of all victims of human rights violations during the opening of a high-level event in Geneva to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ©OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 1: Experts and representatives of human rights organizations participate in a panel discussion entitled Bolstering the human rights ecosystem as part of a high-level event to craft a vision for the future of human rights.© OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 1: UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif moderates a pledging session in which Member States announce commitments to advance the protection of human rights. ©OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 1: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk poses for a group picture with members of the Youth Advisory Group, which is tasked with ensuring that young people have a voice in the development of human rights commitments for the future. ©OHCHR/Irina Popa
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Day 1: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk shares a laugh with members of the Youth Advisory Group. ©OHCHR/Irina Popa
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Day 1: Banners displayed at the UN’s home in Geneva. Seventy-five years ago, representatives from all regions of the world drafted a set of universal, indivisible and inalienable rights. ©OHCHR/Pierre Albouy
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Day 1: Participants read copies of the UDHR at a high-level event in Geneva to commemorate the 75thanniversary of its adoption. ©OHCHR/ Pierre Albouy
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Day 1: Members of the Youth Advisory Group unveil the Human Rights 75 Youth Declaration, which reflects young people's views on the future of human rights. ©OHCHR/Pierre Albouy
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Day1: Member States, civil society actors and human rights defenders meet at the UN’s home in Geneva to craft together a vision for the future of human rights at an event to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the UDHR. ©OHCHR/Pierre Albouy
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Day1: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk speaks at a reception hosted by the Swiss government during an event in Geneva to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ©OHCHR/Pierre Albouy
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Day 2: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk moderates a panel discussion with heads of State and Government during the second day of a high-level event in Geneva to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. © OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 2: A general view of participants during the opening ceremony with heads of State and Government at the high-level event in Geneva. © OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 2: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türker speaks during a reception at the high-level event in Geneva. © OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 2: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk during lunch with the president of the Swiss Confederation, Alain Berset. © OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 2: Member States announced pledges to advance the promotion and protection of human rights on a wide range of human rights issues. © OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 2: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türker speaks during the closing ceremony of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. © OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 2: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türker addresses the media during a news conference. © OHCHR/Jean Marc Ferré
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Day 2: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türker speaks during the Global Refugee Forum on the side-lines of the 75thanniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. © OHCHR/Irina Popa
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Day 2: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türker at the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva. © OHCHR/Irina Popa
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Day 2: Colombia's Vice President Francia Márquez Mina and UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris during the high-level event to commemorate the 75the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. © UN Photo/Elma Okic
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Day 2: UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva Tatiana Valovaya during the high-level event. © UN Photo/Elma Okic
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