United For Human Rights International Mauritius Chapter

25/10/2026

08/10/2026

Water is not a luxury. It is life.
For four long days, Mauritian families have been left without water. Mothers cannot properly care for their children, elderly people suffer, and basic human dignity is stripped away. When citizens are forced onto the streets to demand water, it is not merely a service failure, it is a human rights crisis.
The United Nations recognises access to safe and clean water as a fundamental human right. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) affirms that every person has the right to an adequate standard of living, including food, housing, health, and well-being. Without water, none of these rights can be fully enjoyed. There can be no food security, no proper shelter, no health, and ultimately no dignified life.
The Constitution and public authorities have a duty to protect the welfare and dignity of every citizen. The people of Mauritius are not asking for privileges. They are demanding a basic necessity for survival.
No one should be forced to beg for water. No child should go thirsty. No family should suffer in silence. Water is life, and the right to life must never run dry.

17/09/2026

🕊️ Make your pledge for peace today! 🕊️

Scan the QR code above or visit https://app-ege4ygyyv75t.appmedo.com/ to sign the official International Day of Peace Petition, presented jointly by Yeshua Fellowship, Youth for Human Rights, and United for Human Rights.

Take a minute to sign, share, and spread the message!

17/09/2026

🕊️ Peace starts with you... in your thoughts, words, and actions. 🕊️

For this International Day of Peace, Yeshua Fellowship, Youth for Human Rights, and United for Human Rights are asking our community a vital question: What does peace mean to you?

Whether it’s standing up for human rights, spreading kindness, or creating safe homes and communities, every action counts.

👉 How to support our campaign:
1️⃣ Watch the official campaign video presented by Manishwar Sharma Purmanund 🎥
2️⃣ Sign our Peace Day Petition ✍️
3️⃣ Tag someone who spreads peace in your life! 💙

13/09/2026

🕊️ When Innocent Lives Are Lost, Human Rights Are Violated.
Today we remember September 11 — a day that shook humanity and reminded us of the sacred value of every life.
Let this remembrance call us to stand against all forms of violence, extremism, and injustice.
May we honor the victims by defending peace, justice, and human dignity everywhere.

13/09/2026

✒️ Upholding Human Dignity
Recent online attacks against a Woman Police Constable are unacceptable and violate fundamental human rights.

As affirmed by the National Human Rights Commission, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the UN Human Rights Policing Manual, every officer is entitled to dignity, respect, and protection against humiliation.

Freedom of expression must never cross into harassment. Legitimate concerns should be raised through proper channels, not through public shaming.

United for Human Rights International – Mauritius Chapter
Human dignity is non‑negotiable.
“Human dignity is the foundation of justice and peace.”

31/08/2026

🌍✨ International Humanitarian Day Message ✨🌍

On this International Humanitarian Day, the team members of Yeshua Fellowship, Youth for Human Rights, United for Human Rights, Citizens Commission on Human Rights, The Foundation for a Drug‑Free World, and The Way to Happiness join together to extend heartfelt wishes of peace, dignity, and compassion to all.

This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to uphold the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which proclaims:
📜 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” – UDHR, Article 1

It also calls us to live out the truth of Scripture:
📖 “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

And it echoes the legacy of the civil rights movement, which taught the world that justice, equality, and freedom must be defended for every person, regardless of race, creed, or background.

Together, we reaffirm our commitment to:

Empowering youth with knowledge of their rights

Promoting a drug‑free and healthy society

Defending civil liberties and human dignity

Inspiring communities to walk in compassion and responsibility

🙏 May this day strengthen our resolve to serve humanity with love, courage, and unity.

31/08/2026

On 5 May 2026, senior police officers in the Southern Region made a strong commitment to strengthen dignity, equality, and accountability in policing through human rights education.

That commitment was fulfilled on 14 August 2026, when the first batch of officers participated in the Human Rights Crash Course for Law Enforcement Officers, based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

👮‍♂️ The training included case discussions and scenario exercises addressing real challenges where human rights concerns had arisen. Officers also explored how teamwork and collaboration can drive positive change at different levels of policing.

✨ Key Outcome: The officers have now requested that this training be extended to all officers and institutionalized quarterly each year, ensuring that human rights principles remain at the heart of policing in Mauritius.