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Joint Statement on Upcoming Human Rights Day

Foreign missions in Dhaka issue a joint statement to mark Human Rights Day 2022.

Joint Statement on Upcoming Human Rights Day

As we approach Human Rights Day on December 10, we would like to highlight the fundamental role democracy plays in protecting human rights and promoting development.

We celebrate the freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reaffirm the importance of all UN member states adhering to their commitments to free expression, peaceful assembly, and elections, among others outlined in the Declaration.

We support and promote democratic governance as a set of values and principles to follow for meaningful participation, equality, security, and inclusive human and economic development.

We, as friends and partners of Bangladesh, eager to further support its success, reaffirm the importance of free, fair, inclusive, and peaceful electoral processes in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Missions in Bangladesh

Australian High Commission British High Commission High Commission of Canada Embassy of Denmark Delegation of the European Union Embassy of France Embassy of Germany Embassy of Italy Embassy of Japan Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Royal Norwegian Embassy Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Switzerland Embassy of the United States of America

Further information


British High Commission Dhaka
United Nations Road
Baridhara
Dhaka - 1212
Bangladesh

Email: Dhaka.Press@fco.gov.uk

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Published 6 December 2022
Last updated 6 December 2022 + show all updates
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