Human rights are not West or East, North or South.
They are not a luxury – they are not negotiable.
They are the foundation of a more peaceful and secure world.
We mark the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at a time when nuclear sabers are rattled once again in the name of power & coercion.
But peace is not secured through fear & might.
It's built through trust, diplomacy, international cooperation & an unwavering commitment to international law.
Let’s choose dialogue over division & cooperation over confrontation to move closer to a world where the tragedy of Hiroshima is never repeated.
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I have always been inspired by Nelson Mandela’s life & belief that when people stand together, nothing is impossible.
The future is in our hands
On #MandelaDay, let's carry forward Mandela’s vision of a just, inclusive, equal and peaceful world.
一番かわいそうなのは子どもだと思うんです。
どこが犠牲になるかというと一番弱い者が犠牲になる。
それを思うと胸が痛くて、……。
いわさきちひろ 1972年
I think children suffer the most.
The weakest become victims.
When I think about this, it breaks my heart…….
Chihiro Iwasaki, 1972
#peace