UNITED NATIONS

International Peace Day: One Shining Example

While it is not a day that often makes headlines and isn’t known for heroics, it does have its individual stars.

UN Secretary-General Issues Call of Faith

“Let us renew our faith in one another and draw strength from the good that is gathering in troubled times as communities of diverse faiths and ethical traditions unite to care for one another. Together, we can and will defeat this virus—with cooperation, solidarity, and faith in our common humanity.”

STAND Supports U.N. Effort on Behalf of Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

“Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing. They are enshrined in articles 18, 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Human Rights Summit Draws Youths to U.N. from 45 Nations

“For 10 years, I’ve been telling people about the importance of human rights and mentioning the United Nations … but yesterday, I not only attended a Summit at the United Nations, I was given a Human Rights Hero Award…. What a dream come true!” actress Sheena Chohan

Farewell to UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Kofi Annan

“With countless others around the world, we mourn the loss of this great leader and statesman who valued freedom and promoted a spirit of tolerance amongst all,” said Edward Parkin, STAND’s International Director.

Honoring International Human Rights Day

Sixty-nine years ago today, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights —what would become the most widely agreed upon text on the subject of human rights and the most translated document in the world—was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.