9 ms·
> UN decisions are more like a veil or facade of moral Authority Not so; "veil" or "facade" implies fakeness or concealment. The U.N. does not hide its mission
by xpe 4y ago
> UN decisions are more like a veil or facade of moral Authority
Not so; "veil" or "facade" implies fakeness or concealment. The U.N. does not hide its mission or its position on human rights.
> One of the great achievements of the United Nations is the creation of a comprehensive body of human rights law—a universal and internationally protected code to which all nations can subscribe and all people aspire. The United Nations has defined a broad range of internationally accepted rights, including civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. It has also established mechanisms to promote and protect these rights and to assist states in carrying out their responsibilities. [1]
The lack of consensus and consistency is an ongoing challenge, sure, but it doesn't make the goals fake. Countries are flawed and have competing interests, but it is important to nudge the world in a better direction.
[1] https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/human-rights https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/human-rights