The UNEQUAL World Research Center will host an online conference on December 11-12, 2023. The conference theme is Shaping a World of Freedoms: 75 Years of Legacy and Impact of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. How Will Human Rights Shape the Future? The event will be co-organized by IPSEC, and the IRLA and SDA Liaison Office to the United Nations.
We are delighted to invite you to participate in this fourth edition of the UNEQUAL World Conference. This event will take place around Human Rights Day, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our primary focus will be on analyzing the profound impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in various areas, including the advancement of human dignity, fundamental freedoms, human security, civil and political rights, including the freedom of religion or belief, law, human development, health, humanitarian rights, economic, social, and cultural rights, social justice, equality, and non-discrimination, among other related subjects.
Over the past 75 years, the effort to uphold universal human rights and religious freedom has evolved into a delicate balancing act between lofty ideals and harsh realities. Since its adoption in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has stood as a pivotal document, leaving a distinctive mark on global legal, political, and social landscapes. Guided by an orientation for equality and dignity, nations worldwide have gathered within the United Nations to protect and promote fundamental principles of human rights and contribute towards inclusion, non-discrimination, and the protection of all people’s rights. However, reflecting on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we may recognize that our aspirations are still far from being realized. Emerging challenges and ever-changing landscapes encourage us to strengthen universal human rights and religious freedom for future generations.
The conference was designed to create a platform where leading researchers, speakers representing international organizations, decision-makers, diplomats, and academics from various cultural, religious, and political backgrounds, could exchange ideas and take action on the most pressing current issues. Its primary goal is to foster the sharing of experiences and perspectives on key issues to pressing contemporary human rights violations that strongly impact our society.