Supreme Commissioner of the UN Human Rights Folker Turk. The main human rights activist of the UN: under threat – decades of progress in the field of human rights Human rights The international system is experiencing a “tectonic shift”, and the foundation of human rights that the world has built for decades has been experiencing unprecedented pressure. This was stated by the Supreme Commissioner of the UN Human Rights Folker Turk, speaking in Geneva at the opening of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. 62 ~ the main human rights activist of the UN recalled that Monday marks the third anniversary of the “full -scale invasion of Russia into the territory of Ukraine.” “Any stable world should be based on the rights, needs and aspirations of the Ukrainian people, on accountability and on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and International Law,” he said. 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~The Turk also noted the situation in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories, repeating his call for an independent investigation of “gross violations of international law committed by Israel, as well as Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups.” He emphasized that any proposals for the displacement of people from their land are absolutely unacceptable, and decisions should be made in accordance with the principles of accountability, justice, the right to self -determination, as well as human rights of both Israelis and Palestinians. global crisis authoritarianism 60 > conflicts and crises bring suffering both outside Ukraine and the Middle East – from Sudan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar and Afghanistan, the Supreme reminded the Supreme Commissioner. The global consensus in the field of human rights, according to the Turk, collapses under the pressure of authoritarian rulers and oligarchs. According to some estimates, autocrats currently control about a third of the world economy, which is more than twice the indicator of 30 years ago, he noted. 60 > “In past centuries, uncontrolled The use of power in the form of powerful, indistinct attacks on the civilian population, the movement of the population and children’s labor were commonplace, ” – The Turk reminded the Turk. ~ 60 > “dictators could give orders for brutal crimes, dooming a huge number of people to death. Keep in mind: this may happen again, ”he warned. prevent the catastrophe ~ 60 > however, the supreme said the Supreme said Commissioner, mankind has tools to prevent a disaster – this is the UN Charter, universal The Declaration of Human Rights, the Code of International Law and Institutions that work on their implementation, as well as the judicial authorities, civil society, the media and human rights organizations. 62 ~ ~ 60 > main human rights activist UN called on the world The community to implement a policy based on facts, law and compassion. “The protection of human rights is of exceptional importance for stability, prosperity and the best common future,” he said. ~ 60 > “Human Rights are a winning proposal for humanity. We will continue to protect, promote and protect them around the world with humility, determination and unchanged hope, ”the Turk emphasized.