Nijmegen, Netherlands  – Adopting the UN theme for Human Rights Day – “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials” – UPF-Netherlands held an evening program on December 14, 2025, at the parish house of the Antonius van Padua Church in the city of Nijmegen. MC Mr. Joseph Salaris  introduced the theme, which emphasizes that “human rights are positive, essential and attainable.” Then  Mr. Hans Noot , director of Human Rights Without Frontiers (HWRF) in the Netherlands and co-founder

Paris, France  – At UPF headquarters in Paris, UPF-France and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP) held a meeting on December, 13, 2025, to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Human Rights Day, under the theme, "Human Rights and Our Responsibility." The two organizations, both holding general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), also marked the close of a symbolic year, celebrating both the 80th anniversary of the United N

Düsseldorf, Germany  – To mark Human Rights Day, UPF-Düsseldorf held an evening of shared information and discussion on December 8, 2025. After the welcome, a video of UN Secretary-General António Guterres' address from 2024 set the mood for the topic. H.E. Guterres warned that human rights are under massive pressure worldwide. He criticized the increase in armed conflicts, the strengthening of authoritarian governments and increasing discrimination and violence. He was parti

Rome, Italy  – UPF-Italy and the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD-Italy) marked Human Rights Day on December 11, 2025, at the Europa Experience – David Sassoli exhibition space in Rome. The event highlighted freedom of faith, belief and conscience as a cornerstone of peaceful coexistence and European integration.     Moderated by Mrs. Gabriella Mieli , head of external relations for UPF-Italy, the conference brought together institutional, academic

Prague, Czech Republic  – The history of human rights and their relationship to religious freedom were key topics addressed at a conference to mark Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, in Prague. Hosted by UPF-Czech Republic, the conference, titled “Human Rights as an Essential Part of Our Daily Lives,” was held at the premises of the Czech Association of Scientific and Technical Societies. Panel speakers addressed these two aspects of human rights. Dr. Roman Joch , directo

Copenhagen, Denmark  – Human rights activists and civil society representatives gathered to mark Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, at the annual Spiritual Human Rights Conference, in Copenhagen and online. Soteria International, together with Human Rights Without Frontiers, the Gerard Noodt Foundation for Freedom of Religion and Belief, the European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion, and the Universal Peace Federation, co-hosted the event. Moderated by Mr. Jonathan S

Bratislava, Slovakia  – To recognize Human Rights Day, UPF-Slovakia held a panel discussion on December 10, 2025, at the Bratislava Peace Embassy. The event was titled “Media and Religious Freedom: Do they protect, ignore, or endanger religious minorities and new religions?” After welcoming the audience, UPF-Slovakia president Mr. Miloš Klas  quoted the Italian journalist Mario Respinti: “Words, images, and headlines shape public opinion. Such framing can either uphold dignit

On December 10 the international community marks Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the  Universal Declaration of Human Rights  by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris in 1948 as General Assembly Resolution 217 A. The declaration set out, for the first time, a common standard of fundamental rights and freedoms for all people, and has inspired a wide body of international human rights treaties and standards, becoming a foundation for contemporary internati

Athens, Greece  – Drizzly weather did not discourage a hardy group of Peace Road activists from marching through downtown Athens on Sunday, December 7th, 2025. UPF-Greece, in cooperation with members of the Scientology Association in Athens, organized the event, in which members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints were also invited to join. Posters and leaflets handed out earlier also encouraged members of the public to participate. A police escort accompanied the Peace Road m

London, United Kingdom  – Members and supporters of UPF-UK came together on November 26, 2025, for a powerful evening dedicated to ending violence against women, as part of the UN’s 16 days of activism campaign, which runs from November 25 to Human Rights Day on December 10. The event featured inspiring stories of resilience, insightful contributions from women leaders and male allies, and thoughtful discussions on community support and online protection. It was a meaningful

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Huaraz, Peru – With the sponsorship of the District Municipality of Independencia Huaraz, UPF-Peru organized the IV Peace Road Walk for...