Human Rights

WFUNA held its annual human rights training for young UNA members from 17 to 20 July 2012, at the Palais des Nations. 21 participants representing 15 different United Nations Associations around the world attended four days of sessions, which included presentations from various diplomats, UN and NGO staff as well as two days of training in project management.

South Africa

Lisa, a member of the UNASA who participated in our UNA Human Rights Youth Training in 2011, has implemented a human rights project in her community.

The Human Rights Awareness Run took place on Human Rights Day in South Africa, 21st March 2012 at 18h00. Before and after the run, participants could visit a stand with human rights information and thereby educate themselves on human rights issues.

On 1 March 2012 WFUNA, together with Mandat International, held a side event on “The Human Rights Council for Newcomers” in the Palais des Nations in Geneva on behalf of the NGO Committee on Human Rights of the Conference of NGOs.

21-24 June 2011, WFUNA held its first WFUNA Human Rights Youth Training at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The purpose of the training was to empower young individuals to take a leading role in upholding human rights in their communities. Participants developed a deeper understanding of international human rights along with key practical skills in project development and implementation.