Human rights and sustainable development are mutually reinforcing, and principles of human rights are embedded across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The call in SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions to promote peaceful, inclusive, and just societies is fundamental to protecting human rights and fostering sustainable development.

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On the occasion of Human Rights Day

Photo LH © Springer NatureCelebrating the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The 2024 Human Rights Day theme was "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now" highlights the tangible impact of human rights on people's lives. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has identified eight key focus areas, including peacebuilding, strengthening governance, and technology and science that uplifts all. Discover how Springer Nature supports such initiatives through the publication of these diverse research areas.

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