UN Secretary General Antoniu Guterrish. Photo from the archive. 50 years of Helsinsky agreements: the head of the UN called for unit for the future, based on mutual respect Human rights principles that have ensured stability for decades are now in jeopardy: war continues on the European continent, confidence between states is destroyed, the democratic space narrows. With such words in their video image to the participants of the high-level conference dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Helsinsky agreements, the head of the UN turned. ~ 60 > Antoniu Gutherrish emphasized the importance of preserving and strengthening the principles laid down in this historical document. ~ 60 > agreements signed in 1975 35 countries, including the USA, the USSR and most of the European states, and became the final act of the meeting on safety and the employment of the Security and Employment. In Europe (SBS), they were considered an important step towards a decrease in the tension of the Cold War. Antoniu Gutherrish noted that the Helsinki act paved the “brave & nbsp; and a visionary” course on a world based on a dialogue, international law and respect for the rights and freedoms of each person. The Secretary General recalled that 2025 also marks the 80th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter-a document that, according to him, shares the general principles with the Helsinki act: peace, cooperation, respect for the sovereignty and human rights. These values, in his opinion, should serve as the basis of international relations today, despite the intensifying challenges. ~ 60 > Antoniu Gutherrish & nbsp; warned about the departure from obligations that provided the world and stability throughout generations. The values enshrined in the UN Charter and the Helsinki act – sovereignty, territorial integrity and peaceful coexistence – remain relevant and vital, the head of the UN emphasized. ~ 60 >~ 60 > He called the organization of security and cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the predecessor of which was SBSA, platform for dialogue and defender of these principles. The role of the organization is especially significant today, the head of the UN emphasized. The Secretary General called on the world community to revive the “Helsinki Spirit” through strengthening regional partnerships and updating multilateral cooperation, showing leadership in the protection of international law and unite for the future, based on mutual respect. ~ 60 > 60 > “UN hardly stands next to the OSCE in protecting the common values – & nbsp; dialogue instead of confrontation, cooperation instead of disunity and dignity for everyone, ”concluded Antoniu Guterres. ~ 60 >~ 60 > turning point ~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~The Helsinki Final Act has become a turning point in the history of international relations. This, speaking at the conference held in the capital of Finland, said the Supreme Commissioner of the UN Human Rights Folker Turk. In contrast to traditional agreements, he noted, the Helsinki act admitted that security is not only the lack of war, but also the presence of freedoms, equality and human rights. ~ 60 > 60 > Turk began his speech with personal history: childhood in Austria, not far from the border with Czechoslovakia, in the shadow of the “iron curtain”. He recalled the fear of barbed wire, towers and armed guards. The song “Russianans” Sting, published in 1985, became for him a symbol of hope – a call for common sense on both sides of political barricades. 62 ~ ~ 60 > Turk noted that today international institutions are faced with unprecedented pressure: individual states ignore international law and destroy global cooperation mechanisms; Freedom of speech and meetings is suppressed even in countries that were previously considered strongholds of democracy; New digital instruments are used for monitoring, intimidation and even murders of political opponents. 60 > conflicts often root in inequality, discrimination and violations of rights, the Supreme Commissioner emphasized, therefore it is necessary to develop a dialogue and strengthen measures Trust. ~ 60 > Turk also emphasized that the climatic crisis is also a human rights crisis. The International Court has recently confirmed: states are obliged to fight climate change in the framework of international law. ~ 60 > Supreme Commissioner announced the need to reform world financial architecture and search for new & nbsp; sources of financing of climatic actions. 62 > 62 ~