Human Rights Day 2024; December 10th.

FORUM: “Our rights, our future, right now.” Human Rights Day 2024. Under the theme “Our rights, our future, right now,” Human rights can empower individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow. By embracing and trusting the full power of human rights as the path to the world we want, we can become more peaceful, equal and sustainable. This year’s UN Human Rights campaign focuses on how human rights are a pathway to solutions, as they play a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good, particularly in times of crises. On Human Rights Day this year, UN Human Rights hopes to inspire everyone to acknowledge the importance and relevance of human rights, change perceptions by countering negative stereotypes and misconceptions, and mobilize action to reinvigorate a global human rights movement. This time, we hope to inspire everyone to acknowledge the importance and relevance of human rights, change perceptions by countering negative stereotypes and misconceptions and mobilize action to reinvigorate a global movement for human rights. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #Act4RightsNow, #HumanRightsDay, #10December, #HumanRights.

EVENT: On December 10th; The Human Rights Day 2024 will be marked to commemorate the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This Human Rights Day we focus on how human rights are a pathway to solutions, playing a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good. Human rights impact everyone, every day and in this campaign, Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now, we will show the tangible impact of human rights by focusing on relevant global issues, showcasing impact, successes and practical solutions.

Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on Human Rights Day 2024; December 10th.


On Human Rights Day, we face a harsh truth. Human rights are under assault. Tens of millions of people are mired in poverty, hunger, poor health and education systems that have not yet fully recovered from the COVID‑19 pandemic. Global inequalities are running rampant. Conflicts are intensifying. International law is wilfully ignored. Authoritarianism is on the march while civic space is shrinking. Hateful rhetoric is fuelling discrimination, division and outright violence. And women’s rights continue to be rolled back in law and practice.


This year’s theme reminds us that human rights are about building the future — right now. All human rights are indivisible. Whether economic, social, civic, cultural or political, when one right is undermined, all rights are undermined.


We must stand up for all rights — always. Healing divisions and building peace. Tackling the scourges of poverty and hunger. Ensuring healthcare and education for all. Advancing justice and equality for women, girls and minorities. Standing up for democracy, press freedoms and workers’ rights. Promoting the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. And defending human rights defenders as they carry out their vital work.


The recently adopted Pact for the Future reinforced the world’s commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.


On this important day, let’s protect, defend and uphold all human rights for all people.

United Nations Secretary General.

Statement of the UN Human Rights Chief, Mr. Volker Türk on Human Rights Day 2024.

COMMUNICATION MATERIALS: Communications assets for Human Rights Day 2024, such as campaign visuals and logos, can be downloaded from our Trello Board.

Ou r rights, our future, right now.

PREVENT By defending human rights, we can prevent harm before it happens. 

PROTECT: By protecting human rights, we protect our future.

TRANSFORM: By advancing human rights, we create a fairer world.