From South Africa to Japan, from Morocco to Serbia, from Samoa to Mexico and Kyrgyzstan, seven young human rights educators show the way in inspiring young people to take action and promote human rights for all.

Ghanaian climate activist Evelyn Adzovi Addor tirelessly works to inspire young people to act now on climate change.

Through Tik Tok, lawsuits and loudspeakers, a growing generation of young human rights defenders are taking the lead on climate action. Saoirse Exton, 18, is the youngest member of the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.

UN Human Rights plays a central role in promoting gender equality and bringing together the rights of women, persons with disabilities, children, young people and older persons, both as people who provide and receive care and support. Rights-based care and support systems are key to sustainable development.