"Human rights, peace, and justice are non-negotiable issues. We must work hard to make them prevail."
----- Ebadul Haque
Human Rights Defender
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Too often, UN peacekeepers work in conflict zones without enough weapons, resources, and protection. Nonetheless, they remain committed to confronting violence and upholding the promise of peace.
But do we think enough about the well-being and safety of our peacekeepers?
The recent flash floods in Nepal have caused a devastating humanitarian crisis. According to BBC News, the death toll has risen to 579 and nearly 2,000 people are still missing.
My prayers are with the victims and their families.
As a human rights defender, I firmly believe that we all have a moral responsibility to uphold human rights, peace, justice, and equality around the world.
I call on people everywhere to stand against injustice, persecution, and atrocities.
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My heart is heavy with sorrow over the devastating earthquake in Colombia. I extend my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. May the people of Colombia find strength and healing.
Killing, torture, persecution, and forced displacement are crimes against humanity. Those who commit such heinous acts must be brought to #justice. We must work proactively to eradicate these inhumane acts. We must strive to build a world founded on the principles of #humanity.
We all have significant roles to play in carrying forward the vision of the great Nelson Mandela. We must prevent apartheid, genocide, repression, injustice, and coercion from taking root anywhere in the world. We must strive to build a world where humanity prevails.
According to the United Nations, nearly 239 million people worldwide require urgent humanitarian assistance in 2026. People in the DR Congo, Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, Haiti, and Myanmar continue to endure several crises, including war, hunger, displacement, and violence.
I'm deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake that recently struck Venezuela. Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck the country less than a minute apart. This catastrophic geological event has claimed at least 235 lives, according to UN News.