The Ongoing Work for Women’s Empowerment and Human Rights
The 59th session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place over the last two weeks, from 9 -20 March, and included representatives from
We believe that every human person is created in the image of God. We recognise that every life is sacred and that every person has inherent dignity and worth. Our human rights and responsibilities are founded in our shared human dignity. It is impossible to live a life with dignity when there is poverty, hunger, inequality and injustice.
We have a responsibility for one another and are called to work for the common good of all. We recognise and promote the right of each person regardless of our national, religious, ethnic, political and ideological differences.
Our human rights are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is mandated by the UN to promote and protect the human rights (UDHR) of all peoples.
Feature Image: The Tragedy of Immigration to Europe by Sr Clotilde de Maroussem ibvm
The 59th session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place over the last two weeks, from 9 -20 March, and included representatives from
The 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human rights reminds us that above all “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity
Seventy years have passed since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by member states. In many parts of the world it has
The Heads of State and Government gathered to address the General Assembly in late September. When they left, their diplomats in New York continued the
Today, we hear of numerous cases of torture and other inhumane acts arising around the world. It has been reported by the Palestinian Prisoners Club
(ILO Recommendation 202) is an action orientated policy that if implemented would indeed be that transformative action ‘to ensure that all human beings can fulfill
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