A UN official calls on all countries to do everything in their power to end suffering and conflicts
The United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stressed the need to end the flow of weapons to Haiti and Myanmar, noting that international law requires countries to be careful not to use the weapons they provide to commit violations, and called on all countries To do everything in its power to end the suffering and senseless conflicts, on the occasion of the celebration of International Human Rights Day. According to the United Nations Information Center, Turk said, “The cost of war is high and the humanitarian effects cannot be counted,” noting that the year 2024 witnessed a horrific number of deaths and injuries in conflicts on and outside the battlefield.
He added: “ Disregard for international law and apparent indifference to civilian lives and infrastructure have been in stark focus in the conflicts in Israel, the occupied Palestinian territory, Lebanon, and also in Ukraine. And Myanmar, to name but a few.”
The High Commissioner stressed that any political transition in Syria must ensure that the perpetrators of serious violations are held accountable, and that those responsible for them are held accountable, and stressed that the only way forward is a nationally owned political process that puts an end to the series of suffering, and meets the aspirations of all Syrians.
The United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, highlighted Highlight the spread of misinformation on social media platforms and sometimes traditional media, including state-sponsored and funded disinformation campaigns. He said that this instills divisions and hatred and undermines the credibility of human rights defenders, independent journalism and international institutions.
In light of the many challenges, Türk stressed the need to strengthen the values and principles that support human rights.
He said: " “Human rights are not abstract ideas and ideologies. They are about our identity and how we live our lives. They are grounded in facts, law and compassion, and embody our needs and hopes.”
It is noted that the world Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on December 10, to commemorate one of the world’s most pioneering pledges, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is a landmark document enshrining the inalienable rights to which every individual is entitled, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex or gender. Language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or any other characteristic
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