International Conference on Human Rights, Peace & Development at the UN Plaza

NEW YORK - Dec. 1, 2014 - PRLog -- From December 10 to 12, 2014 the International Conference on Human Rights, Peace & Development will hold at the United Nations Plaza, New York, USA.  This program is designed to empower individuals and organizations in the advocacy for the protection of human rights.  It shall be held in celebration of Human Rights Day, which is on December 10.  It is organized by Africa to America Productions LLC in collaboration with the Universal Peace Federation Nigeria Chapter.  The theme of this year’s event is: The Right of Peoples to Peace.

Human Rights and the United Nations
The provisions of the United Nations Charter provided a basis for the development of international human rights protection.  The preamble of the charter provides that the members “reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the equal rights of men and women” and Article 1(3) of the United Nations charter states that one of the purposes of the UN is: “to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion”.

Human rights are “commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being.”  The situation of human rights in Africa is generally reported to be poor, and it is seen as an area of grave concern to governmental and non-governmental observers.  Many nations have at least nominally recognized basic human rights for all citizens, though in practice these are not always recognized.  Extensive human rights abuses still occur in several parts of Africa, often under the oversight of the state.  An overview of the state of affairs and considerations towards practical implementations for development will be the focus of this conference.

Program of Events
a) Workshops: Conference room meetings to generate plans, analyses and designs to support the protection of human rights in Africa.
b) Lectures: Interactive sessions with UN officials on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN agenda.
c) Visitation: Guided tour of the United Nations Headquarters.

Universal Peace Federation
The UPF is an international and interreligious network of individuals and organizations, representing all sectors – religion, government, civil society, the private sector – and dedicated to building a world of peace for all the world's peoples.  An NGO in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, UPF works to support and supplement the great work of the United Nations, particularly in such areas as the promotion of interreligious dialogue and the strengthening of marriage and family as instruments of peace and human development.

Africa to America Productions LLC
Africa to America Productions is a New York-based creative company committed to empowering Africans within the continent and in the Diaspora.  The company is engaged in the production of events, training programs, publications and audio-visual presentations.  Various events are organized by the company, such as the African Mayors & Local Government Summit, MDG Ambassadors from Africa Conference, The Great Nigeria SME Trade Mission, African Oil & Gas Expo and Workshop on Women’s Empowerment.  On January 31, 2013, the Mayor’s Recognition Award was presented by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of Hempstead for the development of the African Mayors Business Forum, establishing social and economic ties with the African continent.