19th International Human Rights Summit

The 19th International Human Rights Summit is a global gathering of youth leaders, diplomats, government officials, educators, human rights advocates, and civil society representatives from around the world. With a non-political focus on Education for Peace, the Summit centers on the power of human rights education to foster peace across generations and borders.

Theme: Education for Peace
July 24–26, 2025 | New York City

Hosted by United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights International

In partnership with international NGOs

Co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations

Thursday, July 24

Day one

Location:
United Nations Headquarters, New York City

Registration:
begins at 9:00 AM

Morning Session:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (watch livestream)

Lunch Break:
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Afternoon Session:
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (watch livestream)

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Friday, July 25

Day Two

Location:
United Nations Headquarters, New York City

Registration (for new arrivals):
begins at 9:00 AM

Morning Session:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (watch livestream)

Lunch Break:
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Afternoon Session:
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (watch livestream)

See Full Agenda

Saturday, July 26

Day Three

Human Rights Forum & Youth Workshop

Location:
Church of Scientology of New York

Address:
227 W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 (Times Square)

Light Breakfast:
9:30 AM

Program:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Lunch:
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

See Full Agenda