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On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the signatory international human rights organizations reiterate a simple yet fundamental truth: human rights are neither privileges granted by governments nor favors that can be withdrawn or bargained away. This applies in particular to civil and political rights, which form the backbone of human dignity; violations of these rights inevitably leave deep and lasting consequences across entire societies.

Today, we observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, established by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution A/RES/54/134 of 17 December 1999, to encourage reflection on the progress made and the efforts undertaken to eradicate all forms of violence against women. 

On October 2, the world celebrates the International Day of Non-Violence, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 61/271 of June 15, 2007, with the aim of promoting a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence. 

Alkarama expresses deep concern and strongly condemns the unjust sanctions imposed by the government of the United States of America against Ms. Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Alkarama and a group of human rights organisations have signed a joint statement in support of French researcher François Burgat, who is facing judicial harassment in France for his outspoken positions on the crimes committed against the Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza.

Wars, armed conflicts, and authoritarian regimes often lead to severe human rights violations that may amount to war crimes or even crimes against humanity, such as systematic torture, enforced disappearances, horrific massacres of civilians, genocide, and ethnic cleansing, among others. 

Alkarama believes that equality among human beings is a great human value and represents the cornerstone of the human rights system. 

On the occasion of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Alkarama emphasizes the grave consequences of Islamophobia and hate speech against Muslims, which manifest in serious violations of many of their fundamental rights, including the right to physical safety, the right to practice worship, freedom of expression, the right to non-discrimination based on religion, and the political rights of citizens of the Islamic faith. 

Every year on this date, the world celebrates International Women's Day, as established by the United Nations. This occasion serves as an important moment to highlight the status of women globally and to reaffirm the necessity of strengthening laws that uphold women's rights and ensure their protection from all forms of violence.

Alkarama for Human Rights, based in Geneva, has published its 2024 annual report, marking the 20th anniversary of the organization's founding. The report highlights the overall human rights situation across the four regions of the Arab world.