62 > 62 > 62 > 62 >Folker Turk gives an interview with the UN news service during the 80th session of the General Assembly. UN Supreme Commissioner: Each generation must re -defend human rights Human rights Since the foundation of the United Nations eight decades ago – after the catastrophic world war that claimed the life of millions of people – the world has achieved noticeable progress in ensuring freedom, equality and justice. However, for those who live today in the zones of armed conflicts – from the Middle East to Africa, from Europe to Asia, this is weak comfort. We see how some states attack others, deprive the lives of civilians, and all this, apparently, happens in an atmosphere of complete impunity. So do we really live in an era of impunity and become witnesses to a rollback in the field of human rights ~ 63 & nbsp; these and other questions of the UN news agency asked the UN Human Rights to the UN headquarters, which arrived at the UN headquarters in New York participation in the events of the week of high level. CL: So, we are observing the rollback back in the field of human rights protection ? one of the main tasks of the UN is to identify and release the facts of human rights violations, which we hear almost daily. But my question for you is this: in addition to these revelations, what real measures we can take ?~ 60 >~ 60 > FT: 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62To your question about the rollback, I will say that history is never linear. Each generation must re -defend and strengthen the human rights system on which the UN is based. This is extremely important. Every day, tracking human rights violations around the world, documenting them and reporting them, we become the voice of those who suffer from these violations. This is my personal daily experience. & Amp; nbsp; when I visit countries, such as Syria, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, I see that people have high hopes for the UN system, to the human rights protection system. They hope that we can respond to their aspirations. Yes, we cannot live up to all their expectations, but we can declare them in the international arena and raise issues of impunity and responsibility. Duterte, former President of the Philippines – who would have thought that he would be in the Hague ? and now he is there. Therefore, we must rely on what we still manage to achieve, even in these extremely difficult times. ~ 60 > cl: let’s talk about giving people the opportunity to be heard. Is it not important ?~ 60 > ft: 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~ 62Yes, it is important. Let me give you an example: in Sri Lanka, I visited one of the places of mass burials in the north, in Cheman. There were hundreds of people who lost their relatives and wanted to know what happened to them. This suggests that they hoped that the Supreme Commissioner would at least voice their calls to justice and justice during meetings with the government. & Amp; nbsp; this was a tangible manifestation of not only their hopes, but also their aspirations. & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; ~ 60 > cl: let’s turn to the Human Rights Council. Usually you work in Geneva, namely, the Council. Critics claim that representatives of countries that trace human rights are sitting in the Council. Is this not a contradiction ?~ 60 > fk: 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~ 62We can talk for a long time about the need for reform of the Human Rights Council, and such discussions are really infinite. I hope that member states are aware of the importance of a more thorough approach to the one they elect to the Council. But not a single state is perfect. Even those who declare the full observance of human rights have their “gray zones”, and this should also be recognized. ~ 60 > not a single state is not perfect. Even those who declare the full observance of human rights have their “gray zones” … 60 ~/BlockQUOTE >~ 60 > However, in the end, the Human Rights Council is an extremely important organ that allows you to focus on crisis around the world, on such topics as human rights, artificial, artificial, artificial, artificial, artificial artificial, artificial artificial artificial artificial artificial artificial. Intelligence and climate change, as well as in numerous situations in countries where the reaction of the international community is needed. This is a platform on which you can declare problems and achieve their solution. The Council established eleven mechanisms to establish facts and commissions to investigate various situations – from Venezuela to occupied Palestinian territories, from Nicaragua to Ukraine, Sudan and other countries. Thus, it provides mechanisms related to ensuring liability for the events in the localities. 60 > KL: let’s take a look from the historical prospect. For these eight decades – in general, we have been moving forward or backward in the business of human rights for everyone ? let’s look at it from the historical perspective. ~ 60 >~ 60 > ~ ~ We live in very difficult times, largely due to the financial crisis. But I am deeply inspired by meetings with youth and human rights activists around the world. They face difficult circumstances, because they are not enough financing now. Nevertheless, their spirit, energy, the desire for the best world and the willingness to defend the rights of those who undergo violations remain unchanged. This is exactly what instills hope in me. ~ 60 > we [UN] – a moral and legal foundation that unites humanity, reveals the best in it – human dignity, rights and rights and legal Justice 60 ~/Blockquote >~ 60 > Cl: You also talked about the problem of distraction. I believe you mean many factors that distract us from the main ? what does this actually mean and how it affects Situations ?~ 60 > 60 > 62 ~ FT: if you look at modern politics, we often do not see real discussions of serious problems that the world is encountered. Even in some speeches, the General Assembly traces maneuvers distracting attention: denial of climate change or dehumanization through a negative statement about migrants and refugees. And we need real offers from the leaders of this organization. After all, the UN is primarily member states, and we have the right to expect solutions to the key problems of our time. We do not need sermons, we need real measures to solve real problems. ~ 60 > cl: and finally a difficult question for you: what, in your opinion, is the greatest achievement of the united Nations ? 60 > fc: we [UN] – moral and legal foundation that unites humanity reveals the best in it – human dignity, rights and justice.