For UN Day 2023 is Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.

The theme aims to celebrate the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which serves as a constant reminder that human
rights are universal, indivisible, and essential for a just and harmonious global community. The
UDHR was adopted in 1948, and since then, human rights have become more recognised and more
guaranteed across the globe.

Human rights is a force to reckon with, not because it serves the interests of the powerful, but
because it has captured the imagination of the powerless.

Still, as we know too well today, the oppression of the past can return, in various disguises.

If there was ever a moment to revitalise the hope of human rights for every person, it is now.
Join me in rejuvenating the Universal Declaration, demonstrate how it can meet the needs of our
time and advance its promise of freedom, equality and justice for all.

We have more in common than we think. And if we hark back to our origins – and look forward
to what the world could be in the future – we can see that the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights not only voices ancient wisdoms from all cultures but will ensure our survival.”