Human Rights Day 2024: AVSI’s commitment to promoting, protecting, and defending human rights

On Human Rights Day 2024, celebrated on December 10, AVSI reaffirms its dedication to promoting, protecting, and defending the fundamental rights of every individual. Established by the United Nations in 1950, this day marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted on December 10, 1948. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing global effort to uphold dignity, freedom, and equity for all.

At AVSI, protecting human rights means ensuring that everyone has access to a dignified life. This includes empowering vulnerable individuals to secure their livelihoods, access healthcare, and provide for their families. From supporting migrants in their integration journeys to creating job opportunities for those excluded from the workforce, AVSI ensures that dignity and stability remain central to its mission.

Education is a cornerstone of AVSI’s approach to promoting human rights. By ensuring that children and youth in difficult contexts have access to quality education, AVSI is investing in the future of the next generation. Through training programs and skill development initiatives, AVSI also equips individuals with the tools they need to fully exercise their rights and build a brighter future.

Defending human rights means standing with the most vulnerable and guaranteeing access to fundamental services. AVSI is committed to addressing urgent needs, ensuring no one is left behind. From providing access to food, education, and healthcare to fostering inclusion, AVSI’s projects focus on protecting the dignity of those in need.

To celebrate Human Rights Day 2024, AVSI highlights its ongoing efforts to secure fundamental rights for everyone, everywhere. Explore our gallery to discover how AVSI is working to ensure access to food, education, healthcare, and pathways to inclusion for vulnerable communities.

On Human Rights Day 2024, AVSI renews its promise to create a world where human dignity, equality, and justice are accessible to all. Together, we can continue building a future where no one is left behind.