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“Human security comes only with human rights and the rule of law. Human rights are the basis for creating strong and accountable states without which there can be no political stability or social progress.”

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Irene Khan
Irene Khan

Irene Khan, born on December 24, 1956, is a renowned figure in an unknown field. more

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