H.E. Mr Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, addressed the ArMA graduates during the online graduation organised by the Global Campus Arab World. Here are some excerpts from his speech:

“Education is like a vaccine against violence, and human rights education is the most powerful medicine of all. It promotes equality, it fosters inclusion, strengthens social cohesion, it empowers people to engage in decision-making processes, or take up leadership roles themselves”.

“In times of crisis and war, Human rights education is a light that guides us through the storm. And for 10 years, the Global Campus of Human Rights in the Arab world has been helping to keep that flame aloft”.

“I congratulate you all, the educators, the graduates, the students, the alumni, the leaders and decision makers of tomorrow”.

“Like Rumi says, don't act small because each individual is the universe in ecstatic motion. Each of you carries an infinite potential to effect positive, lasting change,” check out the video for the rest of Mr. Türk message to the graduates of the ArMA programme.  

Online Graduation of the Master in Human Rights and Democratisation, Institute of Political Science, 10th December 2024.