International Human Rights Day: The time to act is now
It’s International Human Rights Day – a day to celebrate the incredible achievements and resilience of activists and rights defenders around the world, but also to consider the moment we find ourselves in.
Today, our Regional Director for Europe, Antanina Maslyka, reflects on what this moment means for the human rights movement – and the radical change needed to confront the global assault on our rights and freedoms.
In the ‘war of narratives’ we must show that human rights belong to no government, no interest group, no political agenda. Their legitimacy and importance come from lived experiences, from the people who risk the most to defend them. We should listen to their brave voices, amplify them, rely on their knowledge, and get out of their way when needed.
