Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“December 10 marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a single short document of 30 articles that has probably had more impact on mankind than any other document in modern history.
THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
New York, 10 December 2008
On this Human Rights Day, we also celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Drafted amid utter destruction and destitution following the Second World War, the Declaration reflects humanity’s aspirations for a future of prosperity, dignity and peaceful coexistence.
Its adoption was a landmark. Today, the Declaration remains a core part of the UN’s very identity.
Round Table ‘Dignity and justice for all of us’
WHERE: Vasilyevskaya St., 13, Moscow, ‘House of Cinema’ conference hall (1st flour, entrance from Vasilyevskaya St.). Metro station ‘Mayakovskaya’ .
WHEN: Thursday, 11 December 2008 at 11:00 A.M.
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
New York, 3 December 2008
UN STUDY: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF FAMILY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RUSSIA TODAY
Moscow, 11th November, 2008 – Today, at the RIA Novosti Agency (Russian Information Agency) the Gender Theme Group of the UN System's Organizations in Russian Federation presented the findings of the "Family strategies of university students in contemporary Russia" research.
