On 10 December each year, we celebrate human rights to commemorate the adoption of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.74 years after the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we continue to witness systematic human rights violations. The pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the chain of crises around the world have one common denominator: human suffering. This day does not allow for celebrations, but calls for deep reflection. Particularly in our country, where for more than 48 years there has been a systematic violation of the Human Rights of all Cypriots as a consequence of the Turkish invasion of 1974.
When Eleanor Roosevelt, who was the main initiator of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, envisioned a future without discrimination, she wanted to lay the foundations for a new generation of pluralists, a generation that learned from the untold pain and destruction caused by World War II. In presenting the Declaration 74 years ago, he was aware of the importance of the text both for the UN and for humanity.
Today, however, the situation is far from ideal. The statistics of the increase in domestic violence and the high rates of abusive behaviour especially against women and girls is something that should worry us as a society.
This ominous reality shows us that every day of the year should be a human rights day. World Human Rights Day is a wake-up call to all of us. Governments are called upon to work together, strengthening multilateralism and universal solidarity. In this context, the Republic of Cyprus has submitted a candidature and hopes to be elected, for the first time, as a member of the Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27.
The Republic of Cyprus remains committed to upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms to all citizens regardless of origin, class, language, religion or personal beliefs, sexual orientation or persons with disabilities and will continue to strive to guarantee the unhindered enjoyment of these rights.
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