More than 2.5 billion still lack access to adequate sanitation, leaving them vulnerable to a variety of challenges. Sanitation is now being recognized as a distinct human right.

For 50 years, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms or Racism and Discrimination (ICERD) has been at the forefront of the fight against racism and discrimination in the world.

Recognizing the rights and freedoms inherent in everyone is the focus of a year-long campaign by the UN Human Rights Office, launched Wednesday with a photo exhibition, speeches and a monologue from Hollywood actor Daniel Brühl.