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UNITED Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Sunday said that the vast and diverse experiences discussed at the ‘International Conference on National, Regional and International Mechanisms to Combat Impunity and Ensure Accountability under International Law’ in Doha, speak of one undeniable fact- that achieving accountability and ending impunity must be a priority for the international community.
She added, “Societies that undergo conflicts or face authoritarian regimes must have their grievances addressed. We, in our office, receive first-hand accounts of men, women and children who have been subjected to the most horrific crimes: massacres, torture, sexual violence, displacement, starvation as well as denial of access to basic medical care and to education. We can do more to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice and to protect the victims.”
“Victims have a right to truth, justice and reparation. This is important not only to the victims themselves but for societies as a whole to attain sustainable peace and reconciliation”, she added.
She remarked further, “While the road to justice may be fraught with challenges, it remains indispensable for societies to truly heal. Various experiences have demonstrated that without justice, peace remains an illusion. Asserting accountability and countering impunity are preconditions to sustainable peace.” (QNA)
She added, “Societies that undergo conflicts or face authoritarian regimes must have their grievances addressed. We, in our office, receive first-hand accounts of men, women and children who have been subjected to the most horrific crimes: massacres, torture, sexual violence, displacement, starvation as well as denial of access to basic medical care and to education. We can do more to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice and to protect the victims.”
“Victims have a right to truth, justice and reparation. This is important not only to the victims themselves but for societies as a whole to attain sustainable peace and reconciliation”, she added.
She remarked further, “While the road to justice may be fraught with challenges, it remains indispensable for societies to truly heal. Various experiences have demonstrated that without justice, peace remains an illusion. Asserting accountability and countering impunity are preconditions to sustainable peace.” (QNA)
