The news article entitled “The Synergy of Human Rights Organizations (SODH) of South Kivu launches the “Human Rights 2023″ campaign” highlights the SODH initiative aimed at denouncing violations of the rights of women and children in the province of South Kivu. This campaign, which is part of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, will take place over a period of 16 days, until December 10.
The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness among young people of the importance of human rights, by providing them with a clear understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in all languages spoken in the region. The permanent secretary of the SODH, Murhabazi Namegabe, explains that the idea is to ensure that young people, who will be the leaders of tomorrow, are acutely aware of their inalienable rights, regardless of the context in which they operate.
Beyond raising awareness among young people, the campaign also aims to send a strong message to election candidates at all levels, calling on them not to manipulate or use children under the age of 18 in their electoral political activities. It is crucial to remember that human rights exist and must be respected, even during electoral periods.
During the campaign launching workshop, SODH members also analyzed the current security context in the region, particularly after the departure of peacekeeping forces and EAC (Together for Change) from eastern DRC. It is essential to take into account the security challenges faced by local populations in order to understand the issues related to the protection of human rights.
By launching this campaign, SODH and its members are showing their commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights in South Kivu. It is essential to continue raising awareness among young people about respect for human rights, creating a society where justice and equality are fundamental values. Thus, we hope to see an improvement in the living conditions of women and children and a reduction in violations of their rights in the region.
In conclusion, the “Human Rights 2023” campaign launched by SODH in South Kivu is a laudable initiative that seeks to raise awareness among young people of the importance of human rights. It is essential to ensure that every individual, regardless of age or background, can fully exercise their fundamental rights. This campaign represents a step forward towards building a more just and egalitarian society in the province of South Kivu.