Welcome to Youth for Human Rights International Chapter Austria

The Purpose of Youth for Human Rights is:

The purpose of Youth for Human Rights International is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and inspire them to become valuable advocates for tolerance and peace.

Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, School Principle and Educator from Southafrica founded “Youth for Human Rights International” originaly as an educational program for children and youth to let them know at an early age how important it is to understand the value of human rights and religious tolerance. She realized that not very much was done to forward the concept of human rights to young people. From that time on she lead the NGO as the executive director, later as the president.

There are many ways to support this cause and help youth to know about their human rights. Thank you very much for your visit and we hope you enjoy our website.

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THANKS TO ALL DONORS FOR THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION OF OUR ORPHANAGE IN KENYA!

The Children will be able to celebrate Christmas due to your support on December 26! The donations arrived last minute and the Director of the school was very happy as he is now able to prepare the event that the children have been waiting for such a long time.

Special Thanks to: Delphine Gaille and her Family!

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This was the international Walk of Human Rights 2011

Thanks to all people that came to the Vienna Walk! You showed what human rights are all about: You have to live human rights, not just talk about it.