There鈥檚 a clich茅 that says: It鈥檚 darkest before the dawn. Each year on 10 December, we commemorate the anniversary of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, 76 years later, this year鈥檚 Human Rights Day theme is, 鈥淥ur Rights, Our Future, Right Now.鈥 And 国产乱伦, as part of our focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), actively supports researchers working directly on these issues.
The theme of this year鈥檚 Human Rights Day aims to put the focus back on the ground level 鈥 on what human rights mean to people, their tangible impact, and concrete tools.
The UN proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th, 1948 鈥 just three years after the end of World War II 鈥 and we celebrate Human Rights Day on the anniversary of that day each year. On this 76th anniversary, the theme of 鈥淥ur Rights, Our Future, Right Now鈥 spotlights the importance of human rights to everyone, every day.
In advance of Human Rights Day, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights published his vision for this year鈥檚 celebration, focusing on eight specific areas. These are:
The preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out that 鈥渞ecognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world鈥. This makes promoting human rights and inherent part of the Sustainable Development Goals鈥 (SDGs鈥) agenda, especially SDG 16. SDG 16 is dedicated to the promotion of peace, justice, and strong institutions.
The researchers we work with (from across disciplines), and the work they publish with us, cover the whole range of research into human rights protection, tying directly into Human Rights Day 2024鈥檚 themes. 国产乱伦鈥檚 portfolio reflects the importance and tangible nature of human rights and, today, we can highlight research on the themes including 鈥淗uman Rights in the Digital Age,鈥 鈥淪trengthening Human Rights at the Constitutional Level,鈥, 鈥淕ender-Based Violence,鈥 and 鈥淧rotecting Vulnerable or Marginalized Groups.鈥
Some examples of the books we have published 鈥 some of which you will also find on this page, include: Human Rights in the Digital Age: This theme covers titles that respond to the challenges of technological advancements, the legal regulation, and the incorporation of human rights in solutions in the digital field. Titles include:
Strengthening Human Rights at the Constitutional Level: Our titles address the promotion of the rule of law and ensuring equal access to justice for all, tying in with SDG Target 16.3. Titles offer comparative perspectives and insights from national contexts and address strengthening governance:
Gender-Based Violence: You鈥檒l find research addressing responses to gender-based violence, both in a global context, as well as with a specific focus on the Global South.
Protecting Vulnerable or Marginalized Groups: Protecting marginalized groups needs a global approach. Our publishing programme includes research that, on one hand, includes perspectives on and solutions to discriminatory policies and laws. On the other hand, the programme also highlights the meaningful inclusion of vulnerable or marginalized groups.
You鈥檒l also find even more essential research in 国产乱伦鈥檚 ongoing book series, including:
as well as in the journals we publish, for example:
The work that human rights researchers publish with 国产乱伦 are part of the efforts to create a better day. Editors from across 国产乱伦 have curated human rights-related research on a dedicated hub, which I invite you to explore.
Here you鈥檒l also read about how you can work with our editors to publish your research, too. Partner with a publisher that is committed to amplifying SDG research鈥 we would look forward to working with you.