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“Democracy is not an end in itself, but a means to achieve the sacred promises of human dignity, justice and peace.”

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Alfred-Maurice de Zayas is a lawyer born on May 31, 1947. He has extensive research and practical experience in the fields of international law and human rights. more

“Self-censorship as a result of intimidation or social pressures, sometimes referred to as "political correctness", constitutes a serious obstacle to the proper functioning of democracy. It is important to hear the views of all persons,including the "silent majority", and to give heed to the weaker voices.”

“World peace is threatened not only by weapons of mass destruction but also by conventional weapons which have led to countless violations of human rights, including the rights to life and to physical integrity. A strong treaty can contribute greatly to international and regional peace, security and stability.”

“I condemn the lack of proper investigation of the massacres and the impunity of those responsible for them.”

Responsible Investigation Impunity Massacres

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“The families of the killed and disappeared are entitled to the right to know what happened to their loved ones, and to adequate reparation for the suffering endured.”

Knows Suffering Happened Loved Ones Entitled Adequate Reparations

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“The unfair composition of the Security Council is largely acknowledged. The principal defects are the anachronistic privileges of the five permanent members of the Council and the Council's insufficient representativeness.”

Five Security Members Privilege Permanent Principal Composition Unfair Defects Council Insufficient Security Council

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“The abuse of the veto power has become so predictable that frequently resolutions are not even tabled because of the certainty of a veto against their adoption. Necessary discussion is thereby suppressed. Concerted action by the Security Council, the General Assembly and other United Nations agencies is necessary to prevent major human rights violations, stop ongoing breaches and provide remedies to victims.”

“The Independent Expert is persuaded that recognition of peace as a human right will promote a democratic and equitable international order and that national and international democratization will reduce conflict, since peoples want peace. It is Governments that stumble into war.”

Want Humans War Government Order Conflict Independent Democratic International Recognition Experts Equitable Democratization

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“Attention must be given to the penal consequences of violations of the right to peace, including the punishment by domestic courts or in due time by the International Criminal Court of those who have engaged in aggression and propaganda for war.”

War Given Attention Consequence Court Including International Dues Criminals Punishment Propaganda Engaged Aggression Violation Due Time

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“If you censor yourself, if you cannot articulate your needs, if you cannot articulate your priorities, then whatever you do, putting a little cross in a ballot box, etc, does not represent your view. It is an act of desperation.”

Ifs Needs Littles Doe Views Crosses Boxes Priorities Etc Desperation Ballots

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“You should not be subjected to the pressures, the intimidation, whether by Government or by the private sector, which would force you into self-censorship.”

Should Self Government Force Pressure Censorship Private Sector Intimidation Self Censorship

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