10 years after the definition of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), it is clear that the objectives of human well-being and dignity for all won’t be achieved if the MDGs are pursued in isolation from human rights. Join the conversation using #Rights2015 and speak up for human rights!

Storified by United Nations Human Rights · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:11:11

1000 days left to reach the eight Millennium Development Goals by 2015 <br> The MDGs are the first globally accepted push to end poverty and hunger, promote education and gender equality, as well as improve health and the environment: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FX9VXRd&h=QAQGDWroA&s=1" class="">http://bit.ly/X9VXRd</a><br> <br> But what will happen after 2015? Much more needs to be done to ensure equality, accountability, participation, universality, sustainability and freedom from fear and from want, for everyone, everywhere, without discrimination! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ohchr.org%2FEN%2FIssues%2FMDG%2FPages%2FMDGPost2015Agenda.aspx&h=cAQEEDuSg&s=1" class="">http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/MDG/Pages/MDGPost2015Agenda.aspx</a><br> <br> By integrating human rights in development programmes, we can unlock new ways to make the right to development a reality for everyone – UN human rights chief Navi Pillay. More: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FZcqkmx&h=5AQHRcQkG&s=1" class="">http://bit.ly/Zcqkmx</a><br> <br> Speak up using #Rights2015, we’ll Storify: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsfy.co%2Fs36T&h=AAQHRXNVr&s=1" class="">http://sfy.co/s36T</a>

— · Fri, Apr 05 2013 18:36:39

UN: #MDGMomentum: Countdown - 1000 days until MDGs 2015 target date. Let's go farther with #Rights2015! bit.ly/Zcqkmx

— AARNAB · Fri, Apr 05 2013 11:12:18

Since #Poverty is a deprivation of #HumanRights, #MDGs are about access to these rights @UNrightswire @storify #MDGmomentum #Rights2015

— ADL · Fri, Apr 05 2013 13:02:25

@UNrightswire Realization of the MDGs is a good measure of guarantee of human rights-#Eritrea on track to meet 6 of 8 #MDGs #Rights2015

— Sophia Tesfamariam · Fri, Apr 05 2013 14:28:07

RT @UNrightswire: #Rights2015: Guaranteeing human rights is fundamental to the realization of the MDGs: bit.ly/10EzGsk #MDGMomentum

— Eric Anderson · Fri, Apr 05 2013 14:34:04

Human rights and the rule of law are crucial to development and should be at centre of #mdgmomentum ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/… #Rights2015

— Phil Lynch · Sat, Apr 06 2013 02:17:59

RT@UNrightswire:#Rights2015:Giving priority to rights is key to making development a reality for everyone:bit.ly/10EzGsk#MDGMomentum

— ray amrk · Sat, Apr 06 2013 04:08:33

#Rights2015: Giving priority to rights is key to making development a reality for everyone: bit.ly/10EzGsk (@UNrightswire)

— Ciencias Políticas · Sat, Apr 06 2013 04:53:30

@UNrightswire Should read back to front! Realize MDG's #Rights2015 FIRST, Human Rights then guaranteed automatically. #Eritrea good example.

— Seble Ephrem · Sat, Apr 06 2013 18:16:42

@UNrightswire #Rights2015 #MDGMomentum Workable if its universal application cuts across the swath of the wealth & social spectrum.

— PAO TZEPG All BLUE · Sun, Apr 07 2013 08:38:58

RT @unrightswire: #Rights2015: Equality, accountability & participation are essential for achieving the MDGs: bit.ly/10EzGsk...

— Do Good Lab · Sun, Apr 07 2013 16:57:37

RT @UNrightswire: 248k people have already marked their #Rights2015 priorities bit.ly/YFVt5N Vote for yours! Myworld2015.org

— UNFPA · Sun, Mar 31 2013 22:16:57

Water as a human right to guarantee its access around the world #Rights2015

— Xiomy Acevedo · Sun, Mar 17 2013 10:14:11

RT @UNrightswire: #Accountability is core of govt - w/o accountability #Gov2015 is an empty concept: http://bit.ly/XeCYVY #Rights2015

— Grassroots Democracy · Wed, Mar 13 2013 13:31:38

#Rights2015: Efforts to combat corruption most effective w/ approach respecting all human rights –Pillay for #RightsNotBribes

— The Ferra Foundation · Wed, Mar 13 2013 04:47:32

Aren't you guys supposed to be doing your homework? #Cambodia #Rights2015 #EmpowerTuesday #Development #Love http://pic.twitter.com/eGzZEDvhuv · The Ferra Foundation

#Rights2015 standards & principles need to be the basis for accountability in new dvpt agenda http://bit.ly/XeCYVY #Gov2015

— UN Human Rights · Fri, Mar 01 2013 02:40:28

#Gov2015: Call for the new dvpt framework to build on strong accountability mechanisms: http://bit.ly/XeCYVY #Rights2015

— UN Human Rights · Fri, Mar 01 2013 03:01:39

Accountability is the core of governance - w/o accountability #Gov2015 is an empty concept: http://bit.ly/XeCYVY #Rights2015

— UN Human Rights · Fri, Mar 01 2013 02:25:17

This paper has nigerian immigrants suffering on the streets of Madrid, because no one buys the La Farola #rights2015 http://www.elpais.com/especial/retrato-de-un-pais/vendedor-de-la-farola.html

— Leonardo Balboni · Fri, Mar 01 2013 06:47:50

Ahead of a Human Rights Council panel discussion on anti-corruption, 13 March 2013, join the United Nations, civil society and many worldwide to speak up for the human rights case against corruption.

Storified by United Nations Human Rights · Wed, Mar 20 2013 03:36:25

Anouar: Politicians sometimes give direct instructions to judges => no independence of #judiciary. #RightsNotBribes | via @UNrightswire

— Badruddeen · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:15:37

Separation Of power "@UNrightswire:AnouarPoliticians smetimes gve direct instructions 2 judges=no independence of#judiciary #RightsNotBribes

— King Men · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:17:23

RT“@UNrightswire: Best practices: What is happening on the ground? What are people doing? #RightsNotBribes”

— Ahmed Fairooz · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:17:51

"@UNrightswire: #Corruption is the external manifestation of the violation of a right -#RightsNotBribes"

— Ameh Angela-Philippa · Thu, Mar 07 2013 13:18:01

@UNrightswire what if paying someone a bribe is granting them a living wage? #rightsnotbribes #contextiscritical

— Bernard Fenning · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:28:08

RT @UNrightswire: Twitter Q: When you have to pay a bribe, u deny someone else a #HumanRight / what can we do? #RightsNotBribes

— niez · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:24:02

@UNrightswire: Shaazka answer: Shining a light and speaking nup to make sure it doesn't happen in the shadows! #RightsNotBribes

— WYCLIFFE MARASI · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:28:29

@UNrightswire: Twitter Q: When you have to pay a bribe, u deny someone else a #HumanRight / what can we do? #RightsNotBribes

— WYCLIFFE MARASI · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:26:01

Watching Live Stream of United Nation Human Rights #RightsNotBribes https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sKBKfvvDQVc :))

— Mac Isidro Campos · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:09:48

Following #rightsnotbribes

— ubun2 · Fri, Mar 08 2013 06:08:21

Listening to the #rightsnotbribes hangout on google+. There's a lot of cool groups being mentioned. We will tweet homepages.

— HROTP · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:24:45

Happening now: #Corruption among biggest obstacles to all Human Rights. Use #RightsNotBribes & share ur experience: http://bit.ly/13tImZ6

— UN Development · Thu, Mar 07 2013 07:31:51

Corruption has a serious impact on human rights. Join the conversation using #RightsNotBribes! We'll storify it: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsfy.co%2FbFDH&h=3AQGaTLNv&s=1" class="">http://sfy.co/bFDH</a> <br> Find out more: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F13tImZ6&h=WAQEJ4qVS&s=1" class="">http://bit.ly/13tImZ6</a> <br> <br> Don’t miss our Google+ Hangout on 7 March from 4 to 5pm CET: <a href="http://plus.google.com/+unitednationshumanrights" class="">http://plus.google.com/+unitednationshumanrights</a> <br> <br> Credit: EPA/ORLANDO BARRIA ·

#RightsNotBribes http://gop.ac/14xO7kr

— GOPAC Secretariat · Thu, Mar 07 2013 06:58:09

@IPaidABribe Hey guys great website. We heard about you on the #rightsnotbribes hangout last night. Costs $50,000 to be a judge in #Cambodia

— HROTP · Thu, Mar 07 2013 18:14:07

Just discovered http://ipaidabribe.com, lets Indians report bribes. This needs to go global. #RightsNotBribes #anticorruption @ipaidabribe

— Sameera Savarala · Mon, Mar 11 2013 01:10:33

#RightsNotBribes: Protests in Slovenia continue despite government's fall http://reut.rs/WAOegV via @Reuters

— Esther Lam · Sat, Mar 09 2013 10:42:34

% of jobs lost in USA, worldwide due to corruption? Ask your question https://plus.google.com/+unitednationshumanrights/posts … … … … #RightsNotBribes #ToxicJustice

— Nancy Swan · Thu, Mar 07 2013 19:42:27

Human Rights Day 2012 focuses on inclusion and the right to participate in public life. Join the conversation and participate in our Google+ Hangout series concerning minorities, persons with disabilities, the impact of business on human rights and more. Join us to make your #VoiceCount now!

Storified by United Nations Human Rights · Tue, Dec 11 2012 08:59:40

United Nations Human Rights

Make your #VoiceCount: Human Rights Day is on 10 December!<br> <br> Human Rights Day this year focuses on inclusion and the right to participate in public life. Join us and make your Voice Count now: <a href="/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FW9dn0F&h=FAQEY2Cyl&s=1" class="">http://bit.ly/W9dn0F</a><br> <br> Get involved, follow #VoiceCount on Twitter and don’t miss our upcoming Google+ Hangouts. Speak up and ask questions about business impact on rights, minorities, persons with disabilities and human rights! <a href="http://google.com/+unitednationshumanrights" class="">http://google.com/+unitednationshumanrights</a> · United Nations Human Rights

Today is #HumanRights Day! We should always have it present. With effort & commitment we can accomplish great things! Make your #VoiceCount

— Pau Gasol · Mon, Dec 10 2012 12:14:46

UN #HumanRights Arabic website was launched yesterday: http://ow.ly/fZUM5 #VoiceCount

— Australia UN Geneva · Tue, Dec 11 2012 06:55:11

Read and share @UN #humanrights chief Pillay’s statement for #HumanRightsDay! http://ow.ly/1Q8mWv /via @UNrightswire #VoiceCount

— Care-Aware Calendar · Mon, Dec 10 2012 15:55:20

Today marks the @UN Universal Human Rights Day. Support the human right to make one’s voice heard #VoiceCount http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/

— French Embassy U.S. · Mon, Dec 10 2012 15:09:45

VIDEO: Watch @UNRwanda contribution to the Int'l Human Rights Day celebrations in #Rwanda making people's #Voicecount ! http://ow.ly/g071b

— Auke Lootsma · Tue, Dec 11 2012 05:06:31

#HumanRightsDay, don't forget those who are deprived of their #humanrights! Make your #voicecount !

— Clara Gambaro · Tue, Dec 11 2012 01:01:32

"#Sabíasque la Declaración Universal de #DDHH se ha traducido en 380 idiomas y dialectos. Mira: http://on.undp.org/fYmDE #VoiceCount"

— Adriana Cespedes · Tue, Dec 11 2012 02:16:32

Ready for #HumanRights day screening tonight @BOZARbrussels http://ow.ly/fDVxl #VoiceCount #CineONU @EU_Commission @UNrightswire @FIFDH

— UN in Brussels · Tue, Dec 11 2012 02:55:16

"@UN: #HumanRights Day 2012 focuses on right to be included in political decision-making. Make your #voicecount: http://j.mp/SPCVxp"

— صانعو التغيير · Tue, Dec 11 2012 05:22:18

“@Corresponsables: Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial de los Derechos Humanos http://ow.ly/fXLIu #DDHH #VoiceCount .imprescindible recordarlos!

— EPWN_Spain · Mon, Dec 10 2012 23:33:43

Happy Human Rights Day! How do you make your #VoiceCount? http://bit.ly/12ijksu

— Catherine Feeney · Mon, Dec 10 2012 22:00:38

I am celebrating #HumanRightsDay by standing up for womens rights! #VoiceCount #RatifyCEDAW http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5550/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=12188&tag=cedawsenatetw via @globalsolutions

— astrablaze · Mon, Dec 10 2012 22:22:00

Sec. Clinton: The Universal Declaration [of human rights] is... a time-tested blueprint for successful societies. #VoiceCount #Iraq

— U.S. Embassy Baghdad · Mon, Dec 10 2012 23:26:39

Ya casi termina el Día de los Derechos Humanos. #VoiceCount - http://irosasr.mx/blog/dh-2012/

— Israel Rosas R. · Mon, Dec 10 2012 21:52:28

So sad that well-meaning parents are not supporting #CRPD based on fiction being spread online. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/santorums-new-cause-opposing-the-disabled/2012/11/26/9ab0605a-3829-11e2-b01f-5f55b193f58f_story.html #VoiceCount

— Nancy Groves · Tue, Nov 27 2012 16:23:51

As #HumanRights Day winds down, make your #voicecount all year long by following @UNRightsWire: http://j.mp/SPCVxp

— Koba Magey Vote · Mon, Dec 10 2012 19:06:51

Art. 26 DDHHU Toda persona tiene derecho a la educación… http://bit.ly/UpRBBA #VoiceCount

— Naciones Unidas · Mon, Dec 10 2012 14:05:35

Direct from Brazil, follow @UNrightswire #RightsRio for live coverage of Rio+20: Human Rights in #FutureWeWant. Join UN human rights chief Navi Pillay to speak up, ask questions and join the conversation!

Storified by United Nations Human Rights · Mon, Jun 25 2012 03:38:25

RT @UNrightswire: #RightsRio: Pillay welcomes human rights in #RioPlus20 outcome, adds job not completed. http://bit.ly/NjbTb8 #FutureWeWant

— Mohamed Rameez · Mon, Jun 25 2012 03:17:33

After #rightsrio at #rioplus20 we have to begin working on #post2015 negociations for humanrights goals #HRG - #rightspost2015 ?

— Guillaume SALAUN · Sat, Jun 23 2012 20:26:20

"the rio surprise" despite the failures Rio+20 shows sustainable development must be built on human rights: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/Media.aspx?IsMediaPage=true&LangID=E #rightsrio

— duncan wilson · Sun, Jun 24 2012 23:13:51

RT @UNrightswire: #RightsRio: Glad #Rioplus20 outcome now infused by human rights. Action & accountability needed now-Pillay @ #Rioplus20

— andreas octaputra · Fri, Jun 22 2012 16:34:37

RT @UNrightswire: #RightsRio: Simply impossible in 21st Century to talk ab sustainable dev w/o due regard for human rights! Pillay @ #Rioplus20

— Gael L · Fri, Jun 22 2012 08:45:59

RT @UNrightswire: #RightsRio: responding human rights, poverty reduction & other challenges, UN works as a team, Ban says at #Rioplus20

— Erwin D. Bagual · Fri, Jun 22 2012 07:18:43

RT @UNrightswire: #RightsRio: Green economy must be participatory & anchored in human rights & rule of law to be sustainable-Pillay @ #Rioplus20

— UNICEF Brasil · Fri, Jun 22 2012 08:09:04

RT @UNrightswire: #RightsRio: eco & dev policies w/o human rights can cause suffering e.g: exclusion, forced eviction-rights chief Pillay #Rioplus20

— Roberto Valent · Fri, Jun 22 2012 08:52:13

Despite some progress, not good enough on human rights at #Rioplus20, say @hrw + @amnesty http://webtv.un.org/search/once-in-a-generation-chance:-anchor-sustainable-development-in-human-rights-at-rio20-press-conference-rio20/1697162578001?term=HUman Rights Watch #RightsRio

— Jessica Evans · Thu, Jun 21 2012 07:15:58

RT @UNrightswire: #RightsRio: Glad #Rioplus20 outcome now infused by human rights. Action & accountability needed now-Pillay @ #Rioplus20

— Vladi Dominguez · Fri, Jun 22 2012 08:49:36

@UN SG Ban Ki-moon: We cannot rest while so many people are hungry - we have enough food but not distributed equally #rioplus20 #RightsRio

— Kirsten Hjørnholm · Thu, Jun 21 2012 15:34:59

@CHedegaardEU: Having followed NY negotiations I can testify that they all knew. Good proposals were on the table #rioplus20 #RightsRio

— Kirsten Hjørnholm · Thu, Jun 21 2012 13:53:00

#RightsRio World leaders accused of failure as #RioPlus20 poised to set no new targets or timetables: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/world-leaders-accused-of-failure-as-rio-poised-to-set-no-new-targets-or-timetables-7870096.html?origin=internalSearch via @Independent

— Lauri · Thu, Jun 21 2012 10:19:51

Tons of people waiting for @UN SG to launch his new Zero Hunger Challenge - Will @eu2012dk be here? #rioplus20 #hunger #RightsRio

— MS | ActionAidDK · Thu, Jun 21 2012 14:51:42

I hope that in the Conference RIO + 20 the human rights are to the first place for the future of the humanity.

— Elvira Balzano · Thu, Jun 21 2012 00:10:00

RT @UNrightswire: #RightsRio: Human rights vital in legal strategy to protect planet-UN rights chief Pillay told judges #Rioplus20 http://pic.twitter.com/EBA1hQvr · Amnesty Caribbean

OHCHR - No sustainable development without Human Rights, Honouring Principle One - Press Conference, Rio+20

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21 March is a day of great significance in the history of the struggle to end the policy of apartheid, which segregated people on the basis of race and which denied people of colour their basic human rights. Speak up using #FightRacism!

Storified by United Nations Human Rights · Mon, Mar 25 2013 10:07:55

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Mar 21 - Int'l Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. @UNrightswire: This yr we look at the issue of racism in #sport #FightRacism

— Krista Daley · Thu, Mar 21 2013 05:30:21

Beautiful speech @kpbofficial against racism http://t.co/FXDaVqzSF7 #FIGHTRACISM

— AyeBitchTraww · Sun, Mar 24 2013 09:20:37

@KPBofficial @officialvieira proud of you two! #FightRacism

— Jerome Boateng · Thu, Mar 21 2013 09:38:02

I've been with @kpbofficial and @UNrightswire talking about how we can #FightRacism today. Proud to be part of it. http://t.co/KNesrHnYs1 · Patrick Vieira

Q: Tomorrow you are going to Zurich to meet @SeppBlatter at the #FIFA, what will you say to him? #FightRacism

— UN Human Rights · Thu, Mar 21 2013 07:23:39

FIFA will not tolerate discrimination in any form. It has no place in football, and no place in our stadia. #FightRacism

— Joseph S Blatter · Thu, Mar 21 2013 01:00:48

FOTO | Kevin-Prince Boateng en Sepp Blatter zijn grote vrienden van elkaar geworden. #FightRacism http://t.co/KfRLYw6myz · AC Milan Holland

RT @UNrightswire: #FightRacism: Wherever we encounter racism, we need to stand up & act, expose & prevent it and act & react -@KPBofficial

— Adriana Quirós · Thu, Mar 21 2013 06:06:46

We need to have these open and honest discussions, and we need people to listen so we can #FightRacism. Speak up. http://t.co/MqlFX9CTBU · Patrick Vieira

RT @UNrightswire: Racism is a gross #HumanRights violation; a crime & must be treated as such by authorities –Pillay for #FightRacism

— Fernanda Perez Solla · Thu, Mar 21 2013 05:34:49

Read & share UN #HumanRights chief Pillay’s speech at #FightRacism special event: http://t.co/UlMe4AN8V1 http://t.co/Ykfs2MRpT1 · UN Human Rights

We must combat the virus of racism in football as a team. Everybody must play their role to #FightRacism -@OfficialVieira

— UN Human Rights · Thu, Mar 21 2013 05:54:43

It was an honour to meet the high commissioner today. We really can make a difference #FightRacism @UNrightswire http://t.co/MuQwXOVWU1 · Patrick Vieira

We are nowhere if we ignore racism at work, on the field, with friends, or at home. #FightRacism

— ArtWorksProjects · Thu, Mar 21 2013 07:40:12

Arriving for #FightRacism discussion at The UN @UNrightswire http://t.co/jDj7P31zOu · Patrick Vieira

FIFA played a major role in a #FightRacism discussion at the UN (@UNRightsWire) today. Read all about it - http://t.co/snKXHZI6bL

— FIFA.com · Thu, Mar 21 2013 09:28:49

“@UNrightswire: Q: Shouldn't clubs dismiss players if they are guilty of racial abuse? #FightRacism”

— Dr. Porjalali · Thu, Mar 21 2013 07:37:31

I am hoping the composition of the new @FIFAcom Anti-Discrimination Taskforce team is as #diverse as possible. @SeppBlatter #FightRacism

— Baljit Rihal · Thu, Mar 21 2013 04:15:06

@sattamelissa tu e @KPBofficial siete fortissimi! State lottando per una causa molto importante!! Bravissimi! #controrazzismo #FightRacism

— Sean Don · Thu, Mar 21 2013 09:35:53

Join us to mark the first year of our collective efforts to promote human rights through social media. You may find your responses and shares here. It has been a year since the UN Human Rights office first dived into social media. We have learned so much along the way. Thank you for your support!

Storified by United Nations Human Rights · Fri, May 04 2012 02:21:01

The road is long and a lot more needs to be done. Help spread the word, engage your friends to join the global human rights movement so that more people know, demand and defend human rights! This story is for you: http://sfy.co/rIs _____________________ The team of Japan shows a banner "To our friends around the world. Thank you for your support" in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 13 July 2011.Credit: EPA/ROLAND HOLSCHNEIDER · United Nations Human Rights

Happy birthday! ~ here's to another year of increased support and success.

— Carol Phillips · Mon, Apr 30 2012 04:32:23

Absolutely. We advocate against human-trafficking .

— Suzanna E. Nelson Books · Sat, Nov 26 2011 09:06:17

I can't believe i'm only the second to comment. More people need to see this! This is such an important thing to learn! it should be presented in schools and make children aware! everyone should watch the documentary called :Human Trafficking. It aired on many huge tv channels like CBC, ABC, NBC and many others . People need to start caring!! I would like to help, but I feel there is nothing i can do besides start a stop the traffick club at school, as im only a young girl myself hillysee 1 year ago 29

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— United Nations Human Rights · Mon, Oct 10 2011 08:12:42

We Are All Born Free & Equal

— Ahmed A Aladini · Wed, Dec 07 2011 20:49:13

'I learned to speak out because lives are at stake'.  Historic moment at the UN, and high time. SutherlandZoe 1 month ago 99

— · Fri, Apr 27 2012 06:48:31

Human Rights day is not just an anniversary but a call to all actors to contribute to concrete improvement of human beings daly life

— Ordo Prædicatorum Delegation to the United Nations · Sun, Dec 11 2011 15:12:08

Celebrate successes & keep up the fight for peace and justice for all people!

— Standing Together for the Rights of All People in the Americas (STRAP-Am) · Sat, Dec 10 2011 14:51:58

Join the global conversation. Use #RightsRio to urge the #Rioplus20 sustainable development conference to promote human rights in the #FutureWeWant! Come back often as we are highlighting new posts every day.

Storified by United Nations Human Rights · Thu, Jun 14 2012 08:39:28

"Human rights under lie the sustainable development framework." #RightsRio @youthpolicy

— Alex Farrow · Thu, Jun 14 2012 07:46:35

Our Chair Alan Miller is joining @OxfamScotland @CaledonianNews next Thurs for a special event on Rio+20 #rightsrio http://climatejusticeatgcu.eventbrite.com/

— ScottishHumanRights · Thu, Jun 14 2012 01:26:20

Et hop ! Une déclaration #rioplus20 qui ne sert à rien... from #eu ! http://www.eu-un.europa.eu/articles/en/article_12288_en.htm #ue #rightsrio #citieswewant

— Guillaume SALAUN · Wed, Jun 13 2012 19:22:21

#rioplus20 negotiations on food security & sustainable agriculture delayed yet another day - level of ambition appalling #RightsRio

— Kirsten Hjørnholm · Wed, Jun 13 2012 14:43:37

The next phase of the MDGs must put human rights at the center of inclusive & sustainable development #FutureWeWant #RightsRio

— Global Initiative · Wed, Jun 13 2012 10:16:33

RT @UNrightswire: Ask #RightsRio: UN rights chief Pillay & panel @UNEP: Human Rights in #FutureWeWant http://bit.ly/Lm48Rj #RioPlus20

— Gary Weidell · Wed, Jun 13 2012 13:37:20

RT @UNrightswire: Got Qs about #RioPlus20 outcome negotiations for #FutureWeWant? Use #RightsRio to ask UN human rights team in Rio!

— Inclusive Cities · Tue, Jun 12 2012 08:48:51

RT @UNrightswire: Direct fr Brazil, follow @UNrightswire #RightsRio for #Rioplus20 live coverage: Human Rights in #FutureWeWant, 16-22/6

— Ajanta Roy Chowdhury · Tue, Jun 12 2012 07:46:15

RT @UNrightswire: Join UN human rights chief Pillay to speak up for #RightsRio in #FutureWeWant @ #RioPlus20: http://bit.ly/N8cPVt

— Adeela K. Zubair · Tue, Jun 12 2012 07:17:30

“But the battle is far from won. Most human rights provisions remain ‘bracketed’,” warns UN human rights chief Pillay, who will join the Rio+20 conference on sustainable development next week to give a final push for human rights in the outcome document: http://bit.ly/N8cPVt

— United Nations Human Rights · Tue, Jun 12 2012 08:05:40

Check out what others say about #RightsRio http://fb.me/1HZ1QUPNZ

— WAYVolunteersProgram · Mon, Jun 11 2012 19:07:38

¡Lo apoyamos! Experta de @UNrightswire insta a los gobiernos a no olvidar el derecho humano al #agua | http://on.undp.org/NhL9ME #rioplus20

— ONU Desarrollo · Mon, Jun 11 2012 06:30:42

RT @unrightswire: #RightsRio: 20 years on, we expect more human rights, not less in #Rioplus20 - UN & NGOs on #futurewewant:...

— Carla Marschall · Mon, Jun 11 2012 06:38:32

Governments today resume negotiations for an outcome of the Rio+20 sustainable development conference in June. Make your voice heard!

— United Nations Human Rights · Mon, Apr 23 2012 13:30:51

“I call on all States to maintain their support to this fundamental human right and its explicit inclusion in the Rio+20 outcome document,” says UN expert on the right to water and sanitation, Catarina de Albuquerque. Read what she says: http://bit.ly/MjB3Fw _____________________ Residents of Forog, North Darfur, welcome the opening of a clinic and three schools in the area. This corner of North Darfur is reported to suffer a serious shortage of water and medicines. Forog, Sudan. 30 May 2012. Credit: UN Photo · United Nations Human Rights

Fight for the rights........

— Mithu Biswas · Thu, Jun 07 2012 10:13:05

When ever we address human rights please don't forget rights of people with disabilities!!! #RightsRio #Rioplus20 #FutureWeWant!

— Ghulam Nabi Nizamani · Wed, Jun 06 2012 03:16:19

RT @UNrightswire: Speak up 4 #RightsRio: Right to water & sanitation risks being sidelined at #Rioplus20, UN expert warns http://bit.ly/MjB3Fw

— weluvhumanrights · Wed, Jun 06 2012 07:59:31