I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate of the Security Council on a theme that deeply affects all of humankind, our collective conscience and human values.
We also thank all the briefers for their remarks and their commitment.
On this occasion, we welcome the presence among us …
Evelyn Beatrice Hall once said,
“I may disagree with what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”.
This is what human rights defenders are all about. This is their creed and tenet, and this is also why we are here today — to tell the millions of them out there who may…
