Protecting Humanity, Today and Tomorrow
The Universal Declaration of Humankind Rights (UDHu) is a foundational text born of the conviction that human rights must extend to all of humankind, including future generations. In the face of mounting environmental, climate, social, and ethical crises, the Declaration offers a bold new framework rooted in the principles of intergenerational solidarity, collective responsibility, global equity, and the preservation of life.
In this spirit, the UDHu has created a global network of Ambassadors and Young Ambassadors: committed individuals across all regions of the world who embody and promote the values of the Declaration and take concrete action for a more sustainable and just future.
Each year, the UDHu seeks to highlight remarkable figures, both young and adult, whose inspiring efforts bring to life the vision and principles of the Declaration.
This recognition is not only a tribute to individual commitment—it is also a way to ignite collective momentum. By showcasing these exemplary journeys, the UDHu encourages other citizens, institutions, and policymakers to actively contribute to the construction of a more just and viable future.
These ambassadors represent a new ethic of action, where words lead to deeds, and awareness transforms into shared responsibility. They demonstrate that, around the globe, people are working to turn the principles of the UDHu into tangible reality.
A Committed and Visionary Youth
Shanariha Evans – Young Ambassador UDHu – Kenya
In a world where youth increasingly speak out on the major issues of our time, Shanariha Evans, just 13 years old, stands out with extraordinary maturity and commitment.
Founder of the Young Warriors Club Kenya, she has mobilized hundreds of young people around key environmental and educational actions:
- Restoration of coastal ecosystems (mangroves, coral reefs),
- Ocean conservation and combating marine pollution,
- Biodiversity and climate change awareness workshops,
- Climate literacy programs in rural schools.
With her energy, clarity of thought, and strong sense of responsibility, Shanariha embodies what many call the “climate generation”: a generation unwilling to wait, ready to act. She proves that age is no barrier to impact.
“It’s no longer enough to hope for a better future. We must build it, every day, with courage.”
— Shanariha Evans
The UDHu is proud to recognize her as Young Ambassador 2025, and invites you to explore her work at: www.youngwarriorsclub.org
A Humanist Legal Thinker and Practitioner
Eduardo C. B. Bittar – Ambassador UDHu – Brazil
A leading intellectual figure in South America, Eduardo C. B. Bittar is a jurist, professor at the University of São Paulo (USP), and a scholar in philosophy of law. For years, he has worked to integrate the rights of humankind into legal education, research, and judicial practice.
In 2025, his commitment was demonstrated through numerous concrete and symbolic actions:
- Integration of the UDHu into first-year law courses at USP, reaching over 120 students,
- Supervision of a master’s thesis on climate refugees and human rights through art, citing the UDHu,
- Free dissemination of the Declaration to the School of Magistracy of Tocantins (ESMAT), with permanent access in their library,
- Symbolic planting of native trees, representing intergenerational transmission,
- A keynote lecture on human rights education in Latin America, delivered in Palmas,
- Participation in a UNF seminar on climate at the United Nations in Geneva,
- Publication of a major article in Jornal Conjur entitled “Universal Declaration of Humankind Rights: Climate Change and the Call for Change.”
Looking ahead to 2026, he will continue his efforts with the publication of a new chapter on climate justice in a philosophy of law textbook, and a scientific article on vulnerabilities in Latin America referencing the UDHu.
“The rights of humankind are not a utopia. They are our horizon for justice.”
— Eduardo C. B. Bittar
Pierre-Adrien Gilbert – Young Ambassador UDHu – France
A political science student, Pierre-Adrien Gilbert represents a committed and clearsighted generation, driven by action. Passionate about climate justice, international solidarity, and human rights, he has quickly become a young and determined voice in advocacy networks for sustainable development.
Appointed in 2025 as Young Ambassador of the Universal Declaration of Humankind Rights (UDHu) for France, he joined a global circle of engaged youth promoting the Declaration’s six rights and six duties in public debate, institutions, and civil society mobilizations.
That same year, he participated in the 10th anniversary celebration of the UDHu in Geneva, a symbolic event bringing together diplomats, legal scholars, academics, and activists to reflect on the progress—and the challenges—linked to the recognition of the rights of future generations, nature, and all living beings.
Pierre-Adrien balances his studies with active involvement: attending conferences, leading youth workshops on humankind rights, and speaking at public forums. He embodies a new generation of leadership—intellectually rigorous, ethically grounded, and deeply engaged.
When Generations Unite…
The joint recognition of Shanariha Evans, Eduardo C. B. Bittar and Pierre-Adrien Gilbert illustrates the complementarity between youthful energy and seasoned wisdom. Though their paths differ, their shared commitment aims at the same goal: to ensure a dignified, sustainable, and just future for all of humanity.
“When youth and adults come together with the same dedication to uphold the principles of the Universal Declaration of Humankind Rights, then everything becomes possible.”
— Christophe Giovannetti, Secretary General of the UDHu
“The UDHu is rooted in the chain of past, present, and future generations. But only the engagement of future generations will allow the realization of the rights and duties of humankind.”
— Corinne Lepage, President of the UDHu
