‘Rebuild a foundation of hope’ for global human rights: Türk

World leaders gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), calling for new guardrails to protect rights amid a surge of conflict and other challenges.

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‘Rebuild a foundation of hope’ for global human rights: Türk

Economic and Social Council turns 75; President reaffirms mandate to tackle pandemic, development challenges

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