Hey fam! 🌏 International human rights just got a fresh shoutout at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. China’s Permanent Representative, Chen Xu, dropped some key points on building a fairer, people-centered global rights framework. Here’s the TL;DR:
- UN Charter Comes First: Chen stressed sticking to the UN Charter’s core principles—sovereignty, equality, and no meddling in each other’s biz under the name of human rights. ✌️
- Global Governance Initiative: On the 80th anniversary of the UN, China’s new Global Governance Initiative aims to steer the international order in a more just and inclusive direction. Think of it as upgrading the world’s rulebook. 📘✨
- Diverse Paths, One Goal: There’s no one-size-fits-all for human rights. Chen pushed for embracing different cultures and development styles, while opposing one-sided measures like unilateral sanctions. Diversity FTW! 🌐❤️
- People-Centred Focus: People are at the heart of it all. From economic and social rights to the right to development, the goal is balanced progress for everyone—yup, that includes you. 🙌
The session kicked off on September 8 and runs until October 8 in Geneva. Whether you’re scrolling between classes or winding down after work, these updates remind us why global solidarity and dialogue matter—especially in our interconnected digital age. 💬🔗
So next time you tweet or post, remember: pushing for fairer human rights isn’t just a headline—it’s part of building a better tomorrow, one voice at a time. ✊
Reference(s):
China vows to promote healthy development of global human rights
cgtn.com
