GANHRI Advocates for Strengthened Application of International Law

At the GANHRI annual meeting, Chairperson H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah called for consistent application of international law by UN member states to foster dialogue and collaboration. She highlighted critical global challenges and the need for collective action to protect human rights, emphasizing women’s rights and gender equality during this pivotal time.

At the annual meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) in Geneva, Chairperson H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah urged UN member states to consistently apply international law to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Al Attiyah emphasized the urgency of global leadership to protect future generations from current global challenges that threaten established international law foundations.

During her address, Al Attiyah highlighted significant global challenges impacting the multilateral system and international law’s core values. She recognized the assembly as an opportunity for national human rights institutions to unite under the global human rights agenda alongside the UN and civil society partners.

Al Attiyah called for steadfast support of universal principles of international law amid pressing issues like humanitarian crises, climate change, discrimination, and conflict. She firmly advocated for dialogue and cooperation in addressing these interconnected challenges and stressed the importance of human rights unity.

This year’s conference particularly focuses on women’s and girls’ rights and gender equality, commemorating 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. While acknowledging the advancements in women’s rights, Al Attiyah reiterated the need for ongoing efforts to ensure equitable rights for all individuals.

She expressed concern over the regression of hard-won gains in women’s rights and emphasized collaborative efforts as essential to safeguarding and promoting human rights. Al Attiyah highlighted the noble mission of national human rights institutions, urging collective action toward realizing a world where basic rights are respected and human dignity preserved.

The GANHRI meeting underscored the pressing need for international law’s consistent application to address global challenges. H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah called on member states to unite in supporting human rights principles, particularly for women’s rights and gender equality, amidst unprecedented threats. The conference aims to mobilize collective action and renew commitment to protecting human rights for future generations.

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