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declaration by U.N. member states condemning the deteriorating human rights situation in Egypt both online and off.
Presented at the U.N. Human Rights Council 46th session on Friday 12 March, under Agenda Item 4, the statement signed by 31 states highlights governments’ “deep concern” over the widespread human rights violations committed by authorities in Egypt.
“For too long, the government of Egypt has committed deplorable acts of brutality against civil society in Egypt through online censorship and the iron-fist of the law,” said
Marwa
Fatafta, MENA Policy Manager at Access Now. “But with this U.N. declaration, we hope the days of impunity and unchecked abuses end here.”
Vietnam stands for election to UNHRC in 2023-2025 tenure Chia sẻ | FaceBookTwitter Email Copy Link Copy link bài viết thành công
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Vietnam is running for election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in the 2023-2025 tenure with a hope to contribute more to the world’s joint efforts to promote and protect human rights.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. Photo: VNA
Vietnam is running for election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in the 2023-2025 tenure with a hope to contribute more to the world’s joint efforts to promote and protect human rights.
Blue UN helmets waiting for their deployment. (Shutterstock)
Highlights
A key reason for the UN’s failure to protect human rights is politicization according to many human rights activists.
Whether the UNHRC should, or should not exist depends on who you ask! It’s doubtful it would make any difference to the children of Yemen or Palestine who have heard no whisper of human rights as they waste away from hunger and malnutrition as a result of an endless and pernicious war.
A key reason for the UN’s failure to protect human rights is politicization according to many human rights activists. Iran was itself a victim of this, during the imposed 8-year war of the 1980s with Baathist Iraq.
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Highlighting abuses is the first step. Speaking out should continue. But mere words won t be enough. Just look at China. Hoped-for Chinese reforms never materialized from our all carrots economic engagement over previous decades. Beijing pocketed stated human rights concerns and pushed ahead because we failed to enforce consequences.
Creating real consequences is what will move repressive regimes. Doing so will require a strong commitment and shrewd stewardship of our collective influence. Linking favorable trade relations or military support with human rights protections would demonstrate seriousness. Tools like a global Magnitsky Act ensure violators feel the sting of sanctions. Each will need to prevent investment in persecuting countries, such as U.S. legislation to block goods made by Chinese slave labor or the European Parliament s proposal to require supply chains to examine potential violations.