RI Secretary of Marty M. Natalegawa on the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva yesterday (28/2) emphasized that democracy must be sustained. This is particularly relevant related to fundamental political changes are taking place in the Middle East and North Africa.
Marty refers to the experience of Indonesia, where democracy and respect for human rights values had grown continuously since democracy succeeded in creating a conducive atmosphere for national development.
"Although at the beginning of the transition period, Indonesia faces major challenges, but in the end, succeeded in creating a stable democracy and contribute to economic growth," he said.
The political changes that occurred in the Middle East and North Africa will remind the international community are some basic things, namely that the government of a country to be completely responsible for his people, that the human rights of each resident must be respected, including in times of political crisis, and that must be achieved a complete solution through an inclusive process of national political and credible.
Because of that, Marty insists that the Human Rights Council should be able to be part of the solution and help ensure that the process of democratization can be sustained. In particular, by helping to strengthen the capacity of the country concerned in the field of good governance and mechanisms for national democracy.
At the session of the Human Rights Council, Marty identifies some key elements to sustainable democracy.
First, that human rights and democracy should be seen as an integral part of the development and improvement of public welfare.
Secondly, handling human rights issues should be oriented to the future, do not be instantaneous.
Third, there is no recipe that can be applicable in all situations. Therefore, efforts to encourage the promotion of human rights can not use a rigid approach, but must be tailored to the specific conditions encountered. The main key in this case is dialogue and empowerment.
Fourth, the need for the establishment of culture of prevention, both at the international level through the formulation beragai instrument and Convention on Human Rights, as well as at national level through the establishment of an adequate human rights mechanisms and the involvement of civil society.
Working visit to Geneva Foreign Affairs took place on February 28, 2012. On the occasion of this visit, in addition to speaking at the Human Rights Council session, Foreign Minister is also one of the main speakers at the Conference on Disarmament, bilateral meetings with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mrs. Navi Pillay, as well as a series of bilateral meetings with friendly countries.
Marty refers to the experience of Indonesia, where democracy and respect for human rights values had grown continuously since democracy succeeded in creating a conducive atmosphere for national development.
"Although at the beginning of the transition period, Indonesia faces major challenges, but in the end, succeeded in creating a stable democracy and contribute to economic growth," he said.
The political changes that occurred in the Middle East and North Africa will remind the international community are some basic things, namely that the government of a country to be completely responsible for his people, that the human rights of each resident must be respected, including in times of political crisis, and that must be achieved a complete solution through an inclusive process of national political and credible.
Because of that, Marty insists that the Human Rights Council should be able to be part of the solution and help ensure that the process of democratization can be sustained. In particular, by helping to strengthen the capacity of the country concerned in the field of good governance and mechanisms for national democracy.
At the session of the Human Rights Council, Marty identifies some key elements to sustainable democracy.
First, that human rights and democracy should be seen as an integral part of the development and improvement of public welfare.
Secondly, handling human rights issues should be oriented to the future, do not be instantaneous.
Third, there is no recipe that can be applicable in all situations. Therefore, efforts to encourage the promotion of human rights can not use a rigid approach, but must be tailored to the specific conditions encountered. The main key in this case is dialogue and empowerment.
Fourth, the need for the establishment of culture of prevention, both at the international level through the formulation beragai instrument and Convention on Human Rights, as well as at national level through the establishment of an adequate human rights mechanisms and the involvement of civil society.
Working visit to Geneva Foreign Affairs took place on February 28, 2012. On the occasion of this visit, in addition to speaking at the Human Rights Council session, Foreign Minister is also one of the main speakers at the Conference on Disarmament, bilateral meetings with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mrs. Navi Pillay, as well as a series of bilateral meetings with friendly countries.
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