""It is timely and fitting that we gather under an initiative championed by two leaders who have shown the political courage this moment demands. President Sánchez and President Lula deserve our recognition, and our gratitude, for placing the defence of democracy at the centre of the international agenda. We must all work together to hold that course. Too much is at stake.""
""That charter, signed in 1945, remains a text that is clear in its purpose and intent. It articulates a determination to 'save succeeding generations from the scourge of war' and, significantly, it confirms the universality of fundamental human rights.""
""How have we moved from the crystal-clear language of the UN charter championing human rights to the crystal-clear language that now champions 'might is right'?""
""International law has been hollowed out and replaced by the language of dominance in instances where violations have occurred, particularly in recent events in the US and Gaza.""
The Defence of Democracy conference in Barcelona gathered global leaders to reinforce democratic values. Organized by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the event addressed challenges such as disinformation and radicalism. Ms Connolly praised the commitment of leaders like President Lula and President Sánchez. She highlighted the threats to democracy, referencing the UN Charter's principles of sovereignty, peace, and human rights. Ms Connolly questioned the shift from the UN's focus on human rights to a dominance-based approach, citing recent violations of international law in the US and Gaza.
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