According to the United Nations, an estimated 281 million people - around 3.6% of the world's population - were living outside their country of birth in 2024.  This growing phenomenon not only reflects global changes, but also the urgent challenges facing host countries around the world. 

This day serves not only as a reflection on the devastating impact of these atrocities but also as a call to action, urging us to ensure that such horrors are never repeated.

In today’s globalized and interconnected world, Civil Rights Day offers vital lessons for all societies grappling with issues of equality, inclusion, and justice.

On December 11th, 1946, the United Nations laid the foundation for the children's organization UNICEF. The international community rallied to provide food, medicine, and clothing to those in need.

Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th, is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of human rights and the role they play in fostering peace, equality, and justice across the World.

According to the United Nations, violence against women and girls continues to be one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time, deeply rooted in global societies.

Globally, countless young individuals are victims of sexual exploitation, abuse, and violence. These violations transcend cultural, geographical, and socioeconomic boundaries, impacting children across the globe.

“Tolerance is respect, acceptance, and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression, and ways of being human,” proclaimed UNESCO in its 1995 Declaration of Principles on Tolerance.

The status of girls and women varies significantly across different regions and cultures, influenced by socio-economic factors, legal rights, and prevailing cultural attitudes.