On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today marks the 71st anniversary of this with Human Rights Day. The United Nations has chosen “Youth Standing Up for Human Rights” as the motto for this year’s Human Rights Day. One of the reasons given for this is that young people can play a decisive role in positive change. A current example of the power of youth is the Fridays for Future movement.
“At a time when human rights are losing value in all parts of the world, it is the task of young people to stand up all the more for the observance and preservation of human rights,” explains Richard Scherzer (22), HVD Board Member for Youth. Scherzer refers, among other things, to the discussions about sea rescue and social justice or the handling of the climate crisis. It is cynical that the values that adults boast about today have to be demanded by children and young people at the same time.
“Young people can’t save the world on their own,” emphasizes Scherzer. “Adults also need to get involved. They have to listen, critically question their own actions and take action themselves.”
Bild: Konstantin BörnerRichard Scherzer (22) has been involved with the Humanist Association since the age of 15. He has been active in Bundes-JuHu as a board spokesperson for three years and has been a member of the HVD’s Federal Executive Board in the Youth Department since December 2019.
