Declaration of Human Rights turns 70

“The Universal Declaration has helped countless people gain greater freedoms and equality,” said Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN high commissioner for human rights, on the organisation’s website.
“Violations have been prevented; independence and autonomy have been attained. While not all the promises of the Universal Declaration have been fulfilled, many people have been able to secure essential rights and freedoms and put an end to discrimination.”
The UN Human Rights Office kicks off the celebration of the Declaration with the launch of a ne website that gives access to information about the UDHR and actions and events at the click of a mouse.
In addition, Amnesty International Thailand is organising the launch of its Amnesty International Report 2017/2018 on the State of the World’s Human Rights, which will be held simultaneously worldwide. The annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of human rights globally, including reports from 159 countries.
The launch, takes place at Kamolthip Room 3 on the second floor of The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok tomorrow at 1pm to 4.30pm, will be followed by a panel discussion comprised of experts who work both nationally and internationally within the field of human rights on the topic of "70 years Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Thailand and Human Rights Education."
Simultaneous Thai-English translation service will be provided at the event. 
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