Youth For Human Rights International

Mission

The organization's primary exempt purpose is to teach youth about human rights and assist them in becoming valuable advocates for the promotion of tolerance and peace.

Causes

International , International Migration & Refugee Issues

Programs

Celebrity event a celebrity red carpet event was held in los angeles,california to raise awareness about human trafficking. More than 200 celebrities and industry types attended the event which was covered by more than 20 media outlets. youth for human rights day/world educational tour youth for human rights day marked the launch of the 2014 world educational tour and was celebrated with the presentation of 6 presidential volunteer service awards on capitol hill in washington d. C. Additionally, mayors and city counsel members from various us cities issued proclamations urging their constituents to learn about the united nations universal declaration of human rights. The world educational tour circled the globe to various countries including dominica, nigeria, mexico, mongolia, sierra leone, sri lanka, taiwan, united kingdom, and the us in honor of the united nations international day of peace. Summits were held in sri lanka, taiwan and nigeria to promote human rights. They were attended by students, educators, and various dignitaries. Partnerships were formed with nongovernmental organizations and government departments for the furtherance of human rights. cameroon human rights education a pilot project on human rights education was started in cameroon. Educational workshops were delivered to 2,600 youth and adults, 3 schools, 10 youth groups, and several churches. international human rights summit the organization participated in hosting the 11th annual international human rights summit in brussels on september 5th to september 7th. Approximately 60 youth delegates from around the world attended the summit. A video message from the secretary-general of the united nations spoke of youth setting new standards for international relations. A former united nations human rights education anhd protection advisor sent a video message acknowledging the youth delegates for improving human rights education. International walk for human rights in honor of international human rights day on december 10th more than 80 events were held in various countries celebrating advances in human rights. Individuals participated in walks to promote human rights education to various communities. Other accomplishments approximately 500,000 human rights education booklets were distributed. Approximately 3,000 human rights events were held. At least 211,000 students received workshops on human rights. Approximately 57. 5 million individuals from 192 countries were reached on the organization's human rights website.

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