Brussels (Aman News International) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights document paves the way for rights, dignity and equality for all people.
Rana Basharat Ali Khan
“In 15 crisis-affected countries, nearly 40 million children are severely malnourished: Rana Basharat Ali Khan
Rana Basharat emphasized that the work of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is more important than ever.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and Mr. Rana Basharat Ali Khan, Chairman of the International Human Rights Movement noted that the document paved the way for rights, dignity and equality for all people. .
“As we embark on a year-long celebration of the Declaration, let us strive to ensure that children’s rights remain our collective priority,” Basharat said.
Rana Basharat Ali reported that respect for children’s rights is rapidly declining worldwide.
“Children have suffered the brunt of efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the impact on their right to education. The reality of climate change is threatening their lives and their futures today,” Mr. Basharat said.
Meanwhile, defenders of children’s rights, particularly girls and gender-nonconforming children, face increasing repression in many countries.
Many boys and girls around the world are living in war-torn areas or in dire humanitarian need, and in all crises, children are among the worst affected.
“The data reflects a chilling reality. Of the more than 100 million forcibly displaced people in the world, 41 percent are children,” he added.
“In 15 crisis-affected countries, nearly 40 million children are severely malnourished, not getting the minimum they need for early childhood growth and development.”
Chairman Rana Basharat Ali Khan said that International Human Rights Movement Geneva Switzerland Office is in the process of finalizing a plan that will facilitate the work of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and other UN conventions.
These 10 committees, made up of experts from around the world, monitor the implementation of core international human rights treaties aimed at eliminating discrimination against women, preventing torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.such as solving problems.
The plan includes introducing a predictable review calendar that can only be implemented through modern, digital tools, thereby improving efficiency.
“The work of my office and the treaty bodies is mutually reinforcing, and we will continue to build on your substantive discussions, considerations and findings,” he said. “Your jurisprudence, general comments and concluding observations on country-specific situations are essential guides for the international human rights movement and the work of the UN system on human rights at large.”
Mr. Rana Basharat Ali Khan said he was also aware of the chronic underfunding of the treaty body system, which had contributed to significant backlogs in state party reports and individual communications.
“Sustainable funding from member states is needed to advance the full implementation of treaty-based human rights obligations. This also requires substantial budgetary resources from my office,” Mr. Basharat pledged. said clarifying.
Additionally, the momentum surrounding the commemoration of the UDHR’s anniversary also presents new opportunities.
“This gives us an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and engagement between international and regional human rights mechanisms. The Committee has as an entry point with all 196 States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. There is a lot of potential to engage through discussion on issues,” Basharat said.
Mr. Rana Basharat reviewed the UN Human Rights Council meeting in March where, for the first time, children from different regions will join him for a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities they face in exercising their rights in the digital space.
He added that his upcoming report to the Council on the Rights of the Child would focus on comprehensive social protection.It will be accompanied by a kid-friendly version, featuring children’s ideas and experiences.
