Summary
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that human rights are facing serious threats globally, with powerful nations ignoring international law. He highlighted issues like the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed concerns about the increasing use of force in global conflicts.
Key Facts
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that human rights are under attack worldwide.
- He said that powerful countries are ignoring international law and using force.
- Guterres mentioned Russia's actions in Ukraine, where over 15,000 civilians have died.
- He raised concerns about human rights violations in occupied Palestinian territories.
- Guterres emphasized that the global community should not allow the two-state solution to disappear.
- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, warned about a trend toward domination and use of force.
- Turk noted a high level of power struggle and resource competition in the world.
- Both leaders call for global unity to protect human rights against rising authoritarian trends.
