Global Observance of Human Rights Day in the International Year of Peace & Trust

Global Community Unites on December 10 for the Icons of Change International Awards

A Global Observance of Human Rights Day in the International Year of Peace and Trust

On December 10, the world will come together in collective affirmation of human dignity, freedom, and equality as the Icons of Change International Awards take center stage — a global milestone honoring those who are advancing progress where it matters most: people’s rights, protection, and potential.

Coinciding with the International Day for Human Rights and celebrating the ongoing International Year of Peace and Trust, this global ceremony reinforces a universal truth: peace is sustained through justice, and human rights thrive when leaders champion systems that protect every person.

Positioned as the Global Changemakers Academy Awards, the event will distinguish individuals whose work is removing barriers, reducing inequalities, safeguarding freedoms, and strengthening pathways to peace — fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world’s roadmap for inclusive and resilient societies.

Conferred by the Icons of Change Global Secretariat in partnership with the International Council of Changemakers, the awards represent a unified global commitment to peace-driven innovation, ethical leadership, and people-centered progress.

“Our honorees are proof that safeguarding human rights is not merely a responsibility of states — it is a calling embraced by individuals who believe in the dignity of all,” event officials shared in a joint statement. “Their bold actions actively shape a future where justice prevails and peace endures.”

This year’s awardees span the world’s most mission-critical frontlines:

• Humanitarian and refugee protection
• Peacebuilding and justice reform
• Digital and media integrity
• Gender equality and youth empowerment
• Environmental and climate resilience
• Economic inclusion and accessible innovation

Each awardee reflects a powerful promise: when rights are defended, hope is restored — and nations move closer to peace.

The International Council of Changemakers invites global citizens — from governments to grassroots leaders, industries to innovators — to lend their voices in amplifying this moment.

Because when we honor those who defend human rights, we advance the cause of peace for all.

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