CHR on UN Day: No to wars, yes to peace, respect human rights

MANILA, Philippines -- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) renewed its call for peace and respect for human rights as the world commemorated United Nations (UN) Day on Thursday.   The promotion of peace and respect for human rights 74 years ago laid the foundation for the founding of the United Nations (UN), the CHR said.   "It is important to note that the UN and its Charter is a product of the new world order which espoused peace and respect for human rights," CHR spokesperson Jacqueline Ann de Guia said in a statement Thursday.   UN's Charter, De Guia noted, only allowed the use of force under two exceptions and any state action opposing this is a "br...

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