Dear Global Citizen, Today, Hugh Jackman marked Human Rights Day by using his platform to support human rights and those who defend them. We should all be empowered to act on Human Rights Day. From the minute we wake up to the time we go to bed, human rights are at play: when you eat, go to work or school, breathe, even when you go to the bathroom! Human rights are like air: we all rely on them but we only notice them when they are taken away and we start to suffocate.
We often see stories on the news that show what happens when human rights are ignored, while countless acts of progress go unnoticed. Every day, activists and human rights defenders lead the way, often at great personal risk, to ensure that every one of us has our rights protected and upheld.
You don’t need to be an activist or lawyer to understand that being a human being entitles everyone to basic human rights. Anyone can be a human rights defender. That may sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. We can all make a difference with just two simple steps: GET INFORMED Visit Global Citizen’s hub to support defenders, hear their stories, and learn how human rights connect to poverty, the planet, and equity. |
SPEAK UP Know your rights and stand up for others—call out injustices, have conversations, and use your voice to help those struggling to breathe find relief. On Human Rights Day, we must remember that we are all in this together! |
