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October 15, 2026
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On 5th October 2026, at its 63rd session, the Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted unanimously its latest resolution on youth and human rights (A/HRC/RES/63/8). The resolution asks OHCHR to organize the HRC biennial panel at its 66th session (September-October 2027) on the theme of “youth and the right to an adequate standard of living, with a particular focus on the systemic challenges and barriers faced by young people in accessing affordable housing, as well as building economic resilience and achieving economic independence during their transition to adulthood.” It also requests OHCHR to...

October 11, 2026
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International Day of the Girl Child 2026 Every year on 11 October, the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 to promote girls’ rights and raise awareness of the challenges they face around the world. In 2026, the theme “End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights” calls for urgent action to protect girls’ childhoods, expand their opportunities, and ensure their freedom to learn, grow, make their own choices, and shape their futures. Developed through consultations with girls, girl-led organizations, civil...

September 15, 2026
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On 15th of September 2026, a High-Level Panel on the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Adoption of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training took place during the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council to consider good practices, challenges and the way forward for strengthening its implementation. The panel was framed in the ongoing fifth phase (2025-2029) of the World Programme for Human Rights Education, focusing on human rights education for children and youth. In his introductory remarks, Mr. Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights,...

August 23, 2026
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Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity Every year on September 8, the world celebrates International Literacy Day, established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1966. The day serves as a reminder that literacy is a fundamental human right and an essential foundation for lifelong learning, dignity, peace, and sustainable development. In 2026, International Literacy Day marks its 60th anniversary under the theme “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.” This theme highlights the power of literacy in advancing human well-being, environmental sustainability, and inclusive economic growth....

August 2, 2026
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Young People at the Heart of Human Rights and Sustainable Development Every year on 12 August, the international community celebrates International Youth Day (IYD), recognizing the essential role of young people in shaping a more peaceful and sustainable world. This year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” highlights that although young people grow up in diverse social, economic, cultural, and political environments, they share common hopes. They aspire for a dignified life, quality education, physical and mental well-being, decent work, and meaningful participation. They dream of a future built on respect for...

April 15, 2026
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The IV World Meeting of the ISS-FMA, promoted within the Programming of the General Council of the daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters) for the six-year period 2022–2027, took place in Manila (Philippines) from March 9 to 13, 2026. The meeting gathered participants from different regions of the world, with 68 attending in person - from the Philippines, India, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic - and 14 joining online from Brazil, Italy, and Spain. Among the participants were Sr. Sarah Garcia, Director...

February 28, 2026
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In response to the call for inputs launched by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for the preparation of a study on the impact of mental health challenges on the enjoyment of human rights by young people, in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 57/30, IIMA and VIDES contributed with two complementary submissions. One contribution was prepared by the IIMA-VIDES Human Rights Office based on the results of a global online survey conducted within its youth network: a survey that gathered 1,778 responses from participants across...

November 1, 2025
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“Education is a fundamental human right. It has long held a special place in the hearts and minds of people across the world, and for good reason. Throughout history, it has been a source of personal dignity and empowerment and a driving force for the advancement of social, economic, political, and cultural development. Yet today, beset by inequalities and struggling to adjust to the needs of the 21st century, education is in crisis. We must respond decisively, with conviction, imagination and in solidarity to transform education.”   António Guterres   The 2025 United Nations...

September 16, 2025
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On 16 September 2025, the voices of young people, powerfully resonated at the Human Rights Council’s Biennial Panel “The role of youth in fostering peaceful societies and creating an enabling environment for the enjoyment of human rights by all” (watch the Session here). With 1.9 billion young people worldwide, the message was clear: youth are not only future leaders, but present agents of peace and human rights. Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif opened with a call to take youth seriously as bridge-builders in an increasingly polarized world. She warned of shrinking...

September 8, 2025
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The 8th of September commemorates United Nations International Literacy Day (ILD) which was established in 1966 to draw attention to a fundamental right, that is, the ability to read, write, and access knowledge. Today, however, the word “literacy” also refers to the capacity to access online information, understand it, evaluate it critically, and use it responsibly. UNESCO emphasizes that: “Literacy is a key to making transformation inclusive, sustainable, relevant, and meaningful. Beyond reading and writing on paper, literacy in the digital age allows people to access, understand, evaluate, create, communicate,...

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