Today is Human Rights Day: On 10 December 1948, 70 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Here is the message from Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General:
The rights proclaimed in the Declaration apply to everyone — no matter our race, belief, location or other distinction of any kind. Human rights are universal and eternal.
They are also indivisible. One cannot pick and choose among civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. Today we also honour the human rights defenders risking their lives to protect people in the face of rising hatred, racism, intolerance and repression.
Indeed, human rights are under siege around the world. Universal values are being eroded. The rule of law is being undermined. Now more than ever, our shared duty is clear:Let us stand up for human rights — for everyone, everywhere.”
As always, amnesty international invites you to write for human rights.