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Guterres points out that the world faces unprecedented challenges for Human Rights and calls for action

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres. – Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press via / DPA

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has indicated that the world faces “interrelated and unprecedented” challenges for Human Rights, such as the increase in hunger and poverty, the reduction of civic space and the “dangerous decline” of the freedom of the media and the safety of journalists.

In his speech on the occasion of Human Rights Day, the representative has denounced that new challenges are emerging from what he has called “the triple planetary crisis”, made up of climate change, the loss of biodiversity and pollution.

In addition, Guterres has made reference to the fact that trust in institutions is “evaporating”, especially among the youngest and how, as a result of the pandemic, there has been an increase in violence against women and girls.

“These difficult times require a reactivation of our commitment to all Human Rights: civil, cultural, economic, political and social”, he pointed out, after which he recalled that in 2020 he issued the Call to Action to place Human Rights in the center and seek solutions internationally.

Lastly, he pointed out that the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which will take place next year, should be understood as an opportunity for action.

“I urge Member States, civil society, the private sector and others to put Human Rights at the center to reverse harmful trends,” he concluded.

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