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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Youth Activists and Global Leaders Confront Pressing Global Crises at 19th International Human Rights Summit at the United Nations
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Youth delegates from 38 nations joined distinguished veteran human rights advocates at the United Nations Headquarters to deliver a powerful indictment of global injustices — from state-sanctioned discrimination and human trafficking to nuclear threats and systemic violence — at the 19th International Human Rights Summit, United for Human Rights announced today. The three-day event, held under the theme, 'Education for Peace,' was hosted by United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights International, and sponsored by the Permanent Mission to the United Nations of Timor-Leste. The event was co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions to the United Nations of Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas and the Plurinational State of Bolivia. Timor-Leste Ambassador H.E. Dionísio da Costa Babo Soares welcomed the International Youth Delegates, followed by welcome addresses and messages from ambassadors of co-sponsoring nations and the ambassador of the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis. Through keynote speeches and raw panel discussions, youth leaders brought fresh urgency and lived experience to issues such as state-sanctioned discrimination, human trafficking and daily violence in vulnerable communities — while seasoned experts lent perspective, history and hard-earned wisdom. Youth delegates shared how they are tackling these crises through grassroots education initiatives based on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), including the use of Youth for Human Rights' public service announcements, booklets, and educator kits. The event brought together an array of world-renowned human rights advocates, including: The Summit highlighted the work of the 50 youth delegates taking action to make human rights a lived reality in their communities, including: Eleonora Fiorella of Italy, Vice President of the Organization for Human Rights and Tolerance, organizes 'United for Human Rights' benefit concerts featuring celebrity performers to raise funds for under-resourced schools in Ghana. She also promotes human rights through art in Milan schools and organizes international conferences at the UN Palais des Nations, Geneva, each December for Human Rights Day. Ladislas Yassin Nkundabanyanga, of Rwanda, has reached more than 12,000 students through his Clubs for Peace initiative. His work includes creative outreach like a Cycling for Human Rights race and a 50-school football tournament, using sport and education to foster unity and reconciliation among youth. 'This Summit is not just a platform for dialogue — it's a springboard for action,' said Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, founder of United for Human Rights. 'Every year, the Summit proves that when youth, distinguished officials, professors and lawyers from around the world come together to exchange ideas, they build bridges, ignite movements and commit to action that drives lasting change for human rights and peace — peace through education.' The Summit also presented the 2025 Human Rights Hero Award to individuals working on the front lines: Manishwar Sharma Purmanund, Founder of Yeshua Fellowship in Mauritius; and Maggie Ibañez, Executive Director of Youth for Human Rights Mexico. The Films for Humanity Award was presented to filmmaker Taron Lexton for creating Youth for Human Rights documentaries and public service announcements promoting the UDHR — seen on over 1,400 TV stations and viewed by more than half a billion people worldwide. The Church of Scientology and Scientologists support United for Human Rights and its youth education program, making its materials and initiatives available free of charge to educators, communities and governments worldwide. 'The UDHR wasn't an afterthought — it is widely considered to be a foundational document of the United Nations and its human rights work,' said Beth Akiyama, Executive Director of the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office. 'The founder of Scientology and humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard, recognized and emphasized the vital importance of the UDHR, whose 30 rights remain as vital today as when authored in 1948. It's crucial that these rights become second nature through education, thus empowering youth and adults to build a better world.' To learn more about United for Human Rights, or to request free materials, visit About United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights International Founded in 2001, Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire young people to become advocates for equality and peace through education on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Its parent organization, United for Human Rights, operates globally with more than 150 chapters and materials translated into 27 languages, reaching people in 195 countries. Learn more: | MULTIMEDIA: Photo link for media: Photo Caption: Youth delegates from 38 nations gather under banners proclaiming 'Peace 2025' at the 19th International Human Rights Summit at United Nations Headquarters in New York on July 25, 2025. The event, themed 'Education for Peace,' unites activists and leaders to address global crises like human trafficking and nuclear threats through grassroots human rights education. (Photo courtesy of United for Human Rights). NEWS SOURCE: United for Human Rights ### MEDIA ONLY CONTACT: (not for publication online or in print) Jesse Morrow Media Relations - United for Human Rights (213) 676-4591 [email protected] ### Keywords: General Editorial, United for Human Rights, Human Rights Summit, United Nations Headquarters, NEW YORK, N.Y. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (United for Human Rights) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P128003 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. 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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Voices for Humanity Champions Human Rights in Mauritius with Manishwar Purmanund
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring human rights activist Manishwar Purmanund, premiering on June 25, 2025. VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network. Mauritius may be known for its stunning beaches and island charm, but behind the beauty lies a history of inequality and systemic abuse. Generations have grown up unaware of their basic freedoms, leading to discrimination, domestic violence and police brutality. Determined to break the cycle, Manishwar Purmanund is working to make human rights a reality throughout Mauritius. ABOUT MANISHWAR PURMANUND Manishwar Purmanund grew up in Cité Atlee, a rural region of Mauritius, where he experienced the harsh reality of class-based discrimination. Inspired by his father's belief that change begins with oneself, Manishwar embarked on a life of service that led to founding the Yeshua Fellowship, a nonprofit helping families become self-sustainable through community outreach and education. He partnered with Youth for Human Rights, launching the Mauritius chapter. Through collaboration with schools, media, civic and government institutions, Manishwar has empowered over one million Mauritians with knowledge of their human rights. Manishwar Purmanund is the founder of Yeshua Fellowship. Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018, launched by David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. Since then, Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization and presenting its Social Betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by Independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards. Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM and AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Church of Scientology International Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
