WATCH: A Conversation with Former UN High Commissioners for Human Rights, Pre-recorded for the 75th anniversary of the UDHR and presented by Article 3

Participants: José Ayala-Lasso, Mary Robinson, Louise Arbour, Navi Pillay, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein; moderated by Randy Newcomb

Airing on International Human Rights Day 2023, this momentous 40-minute virtual dialogue converges the collective wisdom and expertise of former UN High Commissioners for Human Rights. Delving into inspiring discourse, they explore the future of human rights and its profound relevance against the backdrop of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Engaging in an open conversation, the High Commissioners candidly address contemporary challenges, encompassing the urgent climate crisis, the ascent of authoritarianism, untold civilian casualties, persistent inequality, and the paradox of technology as both a force for good and harm. Throughout, they emphasize how the enduring principles of the UDHR serve as a steadfast guide in navigating these complex challenges.