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UN Secretary General sends Message on the International Day of Peace

15 September 2008 10:16 (UTC +04:00)

â€œThis year, the International Day of Peace takes on special meaning. This is the year we also mark the sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rightsâ€, said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in his Message on September 21, the International Day of Peace. It was emphasized in the message that human rights are essential to peace, UN Office in Azerbaijan told APA. â€œYet too many people around the world still have their rights violated -- especially during and after armed conflict. That is why we must ensure that the rights in the Declaration are a living reality -- that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhereâ€.
To mobilize people around the world, the UN is launching a text messaging campaign, the Secretary General said. â€œMy message reads: â€œOn 21 September, the International Day of Peace, I call on world leaders and peoples around the world to join forces against conflict, poverty and hunger, and for all human rights for all.â€