“Every morning across the world, millions of small, unseen acts quietly uphold human dignity. A girl walking to school with confidence because her community protects her safety; a student pursuing their education even when doing so is discouraged or forbidden; a survivor speaking out against violence and finding support; a journalist risking their life to report the truth. These are not grand gestures – they are everyday choices, often made in the face of fear or uncertainty. Together, these everyday choices strengthen our shared commitment to human rights”. On Human Rights Day, High Representative Kaja Kallas speaks on behalf of the European Union. “Human rights are not only legal commitments set out in international conventions. Human rights are lived, experienced, and often challenged in the routines of daily life: in classrooms, workplaces, public services, and online spaces. They protect how we express, worship, organise, love, and participate in our communities every single day. They belong to everyone, everywhere”.