The Importance of Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Face of Increasing Threats
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The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights is currently taking place in Geneva, coinciding with the United Nations Human Rights Council's fifty-fifth regular session. The festival and the council meeting serve as reminders of the importance of human rights and the role of governments in guaranteeing their implementation .
The implementation of human rights principles and treaties is a central problem, as there is often a lack of regular operationalization on the ground. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, while providing a framework for human rights, lacks a clear referent, causing a disconnect between words and actions. However, President Joe Biden's recent State of the Union address highlighted various rights and positioned himself as the referent for ensuring thei...
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