New York: The J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STAT Said On Human Rights Day ,The United States was founded on the idea that all persons are created equal and hold certain inalienable rights. In the centuries that have passed, the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms has become a pillar of U.S. foreign policy, in which we reaffirm that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.Around the globe, repressive governments continue to violate human rights and fundamental freedoms, often under the false guise of security. In reality, national security requires that human rights be protected and promoted, not abrogated.
The United States stands with the human right defenders in all corners of the world who push back against repression and advocate respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, often at great risk to their lives and the lives of their loved ones. These advocates have repeatedly demonstrated their strength, courage, and leadership, and they deserve our strongest continued support.While we recognize that there is still much work to be done, we remain dedicated to the rights established in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and adopted by the UN General Assembly 76 years ago. We must continue to work toward a world in which all nations uphold these principles and affirm that human rights belong to everyone, everywhere.
