Day 1: Thursday, July 24 – United Nations Headquarters
- Location: United Nations, New York City
- Registration: Begins at 9:00 AM
- Program: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Lunch Break: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Program Highlights:
- Opening Ceremony of the 19th International Human Rights Summit
- Keynote Addresses by UN Member State Representatives and Dignitaries
- Youth Delegate Presentations: Voices from around the world
- Panel Discussion: Generation of Change – Youth at the Forefront of Human Rights Youth leaders share how they use education and activism to advance the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Panel: Human Rights Education for Peace Educators and scholars present successful models of human rights education in action.
Day 2: Friday, July 25 – United Nations Headquarters
- Location: United Nations Headquarters
- Registration (for new arrivals): 9:00 AM
- Program: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Lunch Break: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Program Highlights:
- Acknowledgment of Human Rights Heroes Honoring individuals and organizations making extraordinary contributions to peace and justice.
- Special Presentations By Human Rights Leaders
- Panel: Policies into Practice – Governments Advancing Human Rights Officials discuss institutional implementation of human rights through education, training, and governance.
- Panel: From Commitment to Action – Making Human Rights a Reality NGOs share field-based strategies for protecting vulnerable communities and translating rights into real-world change.
- Panel: Creative Voices for Human Rights Artists and media professionals explore the role of storytelling, music, and film in promoting awareness and empathy.
- Closing Remarks
Day 3: Saturday, July 26 – 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
Morning Session: Forum for Dialogue Between Youth and Human Rights Leaders
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- This interactive forum brings together youth delegates and veteran human rights leaders in a moderated dialogue.
- Participants will explore the role of education in bridging experience and activism, and reflect on the future of global human rights work.
- Moderated panel discussion between youth and adult panelists
- Cross-generational perspectives on peacebuilding and civic responsibility
Afternoon Session: Human Rights Workshop
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- An in-depth, hands-on session designed for Youth Delegates and interested guests.
- The workshop will focus on turning knowledge into action through community organizing, project planning, and education-based outreach.
- The workshop will end with an engaging performance and celebration.
Evening Session: Youth Delegate Activities
- Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- A dynamic close to the Summit, this youth-led segment includes a peace walk to Times Square and a petition drive for human rights education.
