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Title: A Spark in Athens: Greeks Unite for Human Rights Awareness

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 19th Dec 2024 — In the heart of the city, beneath the watchful gaze of the Acropolis, a new movement is taking shape. On Sunday, December 15, 2024, 21 determined Greeks came together at Syntagma Square to declare a message loud and clear: Human rights are not just ideals—they are the foundation of a just and free society. Equipped with banners, booklets, and their unwavering voices, these volunteers walked the streets of Athens, calling for a renewed commitment to human rights.This initiative, organized by the local branch of the International NGO United for Human Rights (UHR) and supported by the International Association of Scientologists (IAS), seeks to ensure that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is not only known but practiced. For many in Greece, a nation steeped in the ideals of democracy and freedom, this march resonated deeply.Reviving the Greek Spirit of AdvocacyGreece has long been a cradle of human rights, from the ancient principles of democracy to its modern commitment to international conventions. This campaign serves as a reminder of that legacy. By emphasizing education as the key to protecting rights, the volunteers channelled the values that Greeks hold dear: solidarity, dignity, and freedom.Gathering at Syntagma Square, a place symbolic of people’s voices and struggles, the volunteers marched through the city’s busiest commercial streets. They proclaimed each of the 30 articles of the UDHR, reminding Athenians that the only way to safeguard these rights is to truly understand them. Their message echoed in the streets: “Human rights are for everyone, and it starts with you!”A Cultural Twist to AdvocacyThe event wasn’t just a traditional march—it had a distinctly Greek flair. Volunteers borrowed microphones...

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