EDN Joins Global Civil Society in Reclaiming the Spirit of the UDHR

As part of a global coalition of civil society organizations, EDN commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In a joint statement, EDN and partners reaffirmed the foundational principles of equality, freedom, and dignity for all. The statement highlights the ongoing struggle against systemic discrimination, emphasizing the importance of collective action to ensure the realization of rights for marginalized communities.

EDN is proud to stand alongside human rights defenders in championing the universality of the UDHR’s promise.

Read the full statement here.

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