{"id":18099,"date":"2024-12-02T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T02:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suhakam.org.my\/?p=18099"},"modified":"2024-12-03T09:36:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T01:36:25","slug":"press-statement-no-30-2024_human-rights-day-and-festival-sarawak-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suhakam.org.my\/ms\/2024\/12\/press-statement-no-30-2024_human-rights-day-and-festival-sarawak-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Statement No. 30-2024_Human Rights Day and Festival, Sarawak 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>KUCHING (2 DECEMBER 2024)<\/strong> &#8211; The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) will commemorate Human Rights Day with the Human Rights Festival Sarawak 2024, to be held at The Hills, Kuching on 7 December 2024 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. This annual observance marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, a landmark document that affirmed the inalienable rights of all individuals, irrespective of race, religion or background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, \u201cEmpowering Our People, Securing Our Future\u201d, underscores Sarawak\u2019s dedication to building a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable society. The theme focuses on empowering individuals, especially children to secure a brighter and more equitable future for all Sarawakians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival will feature exhibitions, interactive activities and thought-provoking discussions aimed at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-roman\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>raising awareness of human rights and available support services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>building connections among diverse stakeholders, fostering friendship and collaboration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>encouraging exhibitors to showcase services that support human rights; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>presenting human rights education in a fun, casual and engaging format to inform and involve the public.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In commemorating Human Rights Day 2024, SUHAKAM calls on the government, civil societies society, businesses and the public to unite in upholding human rights. By working together, we can make a lasting impact for future generations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SUHAKAM warmly invites families, youth, students and community leaders to join this celebration. Together, we can empower our communities, address inequalities and create a society based on fairness, dignity and opportunity for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-TAMAT-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM)<\/strong><br><strong>Date: 2 December 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-78a0997c-948a-44fa-b06d-7015ac9935b6\" href=\"https:\/\/suhakam.org.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Press-Statement-No.-30-2024_Human-Rights-Day-and-Festival-Sarawak-2024.pdf\">Press Statement No. 30-2024_Human Rights Day and Festival, Sarawak 2024<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/suhakam.org.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Press-Statement-No.-30-2024_Human-Rights-Day-and-Festival-Sarawak-2024.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-78a0997c-948a-44fa-b06d-7015ac9935b6\">Muat Turun<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KUCHING (2 DECEMBER 2024) &#8211; The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) will commemorate Human Rights Day with the Human Rights Festival Sarawak 2024, to be held at The Hills, Kuching on 7 December 2024 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. 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