SDG Roundtable: Marking 75 Years of Human Rights and Civil Society Participation | United Nations

This conversation commemorates the historic 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This month in May, we’re spotlighting offline and online civic space and human rights defenders. SDG Roundtables at the SDG Studio, UN Headquarters are convened by the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed. They feature a series of conversations with UN leaders, experts, advocates and influencers on actions and solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Opening remarks by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Participants: Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programs, Yiaga Africa; Silvia Cervellini, Cofounder, Delibera Brazil; Iain Walker, Executive Director, newDemocracy Foundation; and Aleida Ferreyra, UNDP Global Lead for Democratic Institutions and Processes. Moderator: Annemarie Hou, Executive Director, UN Partnerships Learn more: https://www.ohchr.org/en/get-involved/campaign/udhr-75


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