By Our Reporter
WASHINGTON DC (PRECISE POST) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a pointed reminder to world leaders about the central role of human rights in building a more stable and just global society.
“Too many leaders today view human rights as the problem,” Guterres said in a statement released on his official X account on Sunday. “We know human rights are the solution.”
Stressing that human rights are not merely ideals but practical tools for achieving lasting peace and development, he added: “They are the foundation of peace. They are the engine of progress. And they are the path out of conflict and chaos to security and hope.”
Precise Post recalls that the remarks come at a time of increasing global instability, with conflicts, authoritarianism, and humanitarian crises on the rise. Guterres has consistently used his platform to advocate for the protection of basic freedoms and dignity as essential pillars for sustainable development and international peace.
His comments serve as a warning against growing trends of repression and erosion of civil liberties in various parts of the world, and a call to recommit to the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
