Citing the many crises of the current era, human rights experts say the world is dealing with armed conflict, poverty, inequality, discrimination, climate change, loss of biodiversity, forced displacement, migration, new technologies, international crime and other emerging challenges. is
He stressed that human rights have an important role to play in overcoming these challenges. Practical and concrete measures must be taken to protect civilians, rebuild institutions and support the transitional justice process.
During the recent 30th annual meeting of representatives of Special Rapporteurs, Independent Experts and Working Groups under the UN Human Rights Council, a General Declaration was adopted against the backdrop of global challenges.
Fresh determination
In this manifesto, those concerns are shared again, which were also discussed at the 2024 Future Conference. Last year, in September, in the Memorandum of Understanding for the Future, it was decided to take a new approach to multilateralism.
According to experts, human rights must be strongly considered in all UN initiatives; It is important to put them in a central role in shaping the future of the world.
“Human rights are not just words included in treaties and declarations. They are the foundation on which all can rely for freedom, peace, security and sustainable development.
He said that human rights must be our common DNA to build trust between the people we serve and the United Nations.
Assault on freedom
Experts have expressed concern that efforts are being made to undermine their dignity and independence within the UN system. In the process of implementing their mandate, they are being attacked, personally and their families are threatened.
In view of this, he warned that political will will be needed to protect the institutions and systems of the United Nations.
The Declaration also emphasized the provision of financial resources to strengthen UN human rights efforts. Currently only five percent of the regular budget is allocated for this item.
He called on countries and stakeholders to fully respect human rights in the implementation of all global goals and resolutions and stood in support of building this shared vision.
Human rights expert
Special Rapporteurs and independent human rights experts are part of the UN Special Human Rights Mechanism. They are appointed by the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council to investigate a specific human rights issue or situation in a country and submit a report.
These positions are honorary and human rights experts receive no salary from the United Nations for their work.