Скачать или смотреть 1992 Right Livelihood Laureate Helen Mack Chang on the regression of human rights in Guatemala

Right Livelihood Laureates operate in 73 countries working on a multitude of topics, but they are all united by the conviction that human rights are universal, inalienable and indivisible.

While it may seem like they individually fight for very different causes, when considered as a community, Right Livelihood Laureates’ work encompasses all rights set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Despite the fact that all States have committed to the principles of the Declaration, the testimonies shared today by Right Livelihood Laureates show that the reality can be much different in practice.

From pushing the interests of the powerful to silencing human rights defenders, some governments are willing to engage in repressive activities that trample on fundamental rights.

Against this backdrop, we must act for the protection of human rights everyday and everywhere and stand up for all those who continue to commit to the principles of dignity and equality for all.

Today, on Human Rights Day, we celebrate the Laureates’ actions and courage.

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