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Michelle Bachelet Jeria

lines on the record: 104
first: 2007-09-24
most recent: 2017-09-24
sittings or episodes: 7
sources: un-general-debate

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“Those are the major challenges which we, as an international community, must today tackle urgently and with dedication. Chile will vigorously promote universal respect for human rights. The establishment of a fairer and more humane international order will be possible only if we place respect for the dignity of the human person at the heart of the debate. We in Chile will work not only to improve our own practices and domestic legislation, but also to promote the strengthening of human rights, economic and social development, peace and security. As the General Assembly is aware, human rights have been at centre of Chile’s recent history. For the citizens of my country no place is too remote nor any situation too foreign when it comes to protecting human lives and dignity.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“To that end, it is crucial that we craft agreements and strengthen multilateral institutions, all the while making progress in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation; that we begin negotiations on the reform and expansion of the Security Council; and that we make progress in the area of management reform on the subject of which Chile, South Africa, Sweden and Thailand have put forth a proposal for the consideration of Member States. The major tasks facing us today will probably require more consensus-building than ever before known. How can we ensure once and for all that human rights are respected throughout the entire world? How can we halt climate change on all continents and oceans? How can we make equity and social justice for all the men and women of the world a concern of all countries?”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“It knows that, even in difficult times, we have always supported international law and world peace with dignity and determination. Mine is a country that believes in progress and in the ability of human beings to be the authors of their own destiny and to build a better future. The world is an uncertain place when we are not able to act together. Globalization becomes unpredictable when we are not able to manage it. That is the reason we need to promote the greatest possible sustainable development with greater justice and social equity for all humankind.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your election to preside over the General Assembly. I would also like to reiterate Chile’s support for the new Secretary-General. Chile will participate in all the undertakings of the United Nations. The international community knows about my people’s devotion to peace, justice, freedom and solidarity. It knows that this country at the southern edge of the world despite the size of its economy and population, as well as its remoteness has espoused the great causes of humankind. It knows about Chile’s contributions in the areas of poverty, AIDS, hunger and social cohesion. It knows that we have made substantial contributions to the promotion and observance of human rights.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)