15th Annual International Human Rights Summit

Youth for Human Rights International will be holding its 15th Annual International Human Rights Summit on July 5th - 7th, 2018 in New York. We invite attendees from all walks of life who are passionate about human rights education to attend the summit, free of charge. This year we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

A population ignorant of its rights cannot demand or defend them. Yet few in the world today know even two or three of their 30 rights as expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Join officials and advocates from around the world who work for equality and justice through human rights education. Hear from youth and adult human rights champions. Collaborate with other passionate young men and women to make human rights a global reality. Establish international partnerships and friendships with delegates from more than 60 countries across the planet who share your commitment to human rights.

The Summit will feature the 2018 Human Rights Hero Awards, acknowledging those whose courage and determination has raised the bar on human rights in their respective nations and communities.

How to register

To register to attend this year's Summit, click the green button above for all three dates. You will be able to select which day or days you will attend in the registration form.

• Summit Day 1 conference and 2018 Human Rights Hero Awards
  Thursday 5th July, Venue: United Nations Headquarters
  Registration from 9am, event starts 11am
• Summit Day 2 conference
  Friday 6th July, Venue: United Nations Headquarters
  Registration from 9am, event starts 10am
• Multicultural Human Rights Celebration & Workshop
  Saturday 7th July, Venue: Harlem Community Center
  Registration & buffet 9am, event starts 10:30am

Apply to be a Youth Participant

If you are aged 18 to 29 and would like to represent your country at this year's Summit as a Youth Delegate, or have previously done so and would like to return as a Youth Ambassador, you may register here and follow the instructions to complete your application. Summit Youth Program applications close on Friday June 8.

General Attendance

You will be contacted prior to the event to confirm your attendance, so it is important that you give accurate contact details. Registration is offered free of charge, and attendees are responsible for all costs related to attendance. General registration closes Friday June 22 at 5pm New York time.

Press and Media

Special tickets are required for members of the media and to ensure the UN will allow you to enter with any equipment you may require.

About the Organization

Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is the youth component of United for Human Rights, a global nonprofit organization, founded in 2001 with the purpose to inspire youth to become advocates for tolerance and peace through education on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. With over 150 chapters and its educational materials translated into 27 languages, YHRI brings the message of human rights to 195 nations.