Today is 20 December 2008. The world is observing the International Human Solidarity Day. The day stands fo
r the promotion of the culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing is vital in combating poverty. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day for Human Solidarity. Solidarity has defined the work of the United Nations since its birth and its creation drew the peoples of the world together to promote peace, human rights, and social and economic development. It will serve to remind us about the importance of solidarity and how, guided by the spirit of human solidarity and a shared sense of justice and fairness. We shall make our own voluntary contributions in overcoming difficulties that challenge our world today. In 2005 it initiatiated in the fight against poverty.
It celebrates our unity in diversity. It reminds governments to respect their commitments to international agreements. It raises public awareness of the importance of solidarity. It encourages debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals including poverty eradicationA day of action to encourage new initiatives for poverty eradication
In the Millennium Declaration world leaders identified Solidarity as one of the fundamental values essential to international relations in the twenty-first century and emphasized that “Global challenges must be managed in a way that distributes the costs and burdens fairly in accordance with basic principles of equity and social justice. Those who suffer or who benefit least deserve help from those who benefit most.”
In the context of globalization and the challenge of growing inequality, the strengthening of international solidarity and cooperation is indispensable for the realization of the Millennium Development Goals. To promote culture of solidarity and spirit of sharing was important for combating poverty the UN took the day seriously. The UN defined the concept of solidarity as the work of the United Nations since the birth of the Organization. The creation of the United Nations, drew the peoples and nations of the world together to promote peace, human rights and social and economic development. The organization was founded on a basic premise of unity and harmony among its members expressed in the concept of collective security that relies on the solidarity of its members to unite “to maintain international peace and security”. It is in the spirit of solidarity that the organization relies on “cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character” as well. (UN Charter)
In the area of human rights, the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights identifies increased and sustained effort of international cooperation and solidarity as necessary for the achievement of substantial progress in human rights. Moreover, the international community has often affirmed its “human solidarity with victims of violations of international law, including violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as well as with humanity at large.” (Commission on Human Rights Res. 2005/35). Resolutions on human rights underlined “the importance of mainstreaming the values of non-discrimination, equality, human dignity and human solidarity in the United Nations system.” (Commission on Human Rights Res. 2005/65)
Noe Governments increasingly recognized their responses to changing circumstances and their desires to achieve sustainable development and social progress. It requires increased solidarity, expressed through appropriate multilateral programmes and strengthened international cooperation. World leaders acknowledged that the implementation of the Programme of action depended on “solidarity, extending the concept of partnership and a moral imperative of mutual respect and concern among individuals, communities and nations.
Solidarity, as a central pillar of international cooperation, acquires new meaning in the face of globalization and growing interdependence. In particular, a globalizing world offers new opportunities to forge innovative alliances that can unleash the potential for broader and faster economic and social development. Among the more important aspects of solidarity at the international level are assistance, development aid and cooperation. Since concept of solidarity relates to the notion of cooperation, common rights and responsibilities as well as unity for the achievement of a common goal, it can be applied in many different spheres of human endeavour. Just as solidarity among workers unites them in their fight for better working conditions, it can also unite the global community in the fight against global threats such as terrorism or the HIV/AIDS pandemic, or to underscore our obligation to help the victims of natural and man-made disasters.
The successful campaign to ban landmines, for example, owed much of its success to the solidarity among all those who opposed the use of landmines, including governments, civil society organizations and individuals. In the face of the global threat of the AIDS pandemic, the spirit of solidarity created conditions which made antiretroviral drugs cheaper and more available to the poor. In the immediate aftermath of the Indian tsunami the international community undertook an immense relief effort that demonstrated how much can be achieved through global solidarity. It is also apparent that solidarity is increasingly indispensable in the fight against environmental degradation and poverty.
The International Human Solidarity Day serves to remind us about the importance of solidarity for the achievement of the internationally agreed agreements, including programmes of action of international conferences and multilateral accords. Only the international community guided by the spirit of human solidarity and a shared sense of justice and fairness can ensure sustainable social and economic development for all.
Quotes: “In our interconnected world, the human family cannot enjoy security
without development, cannot enjoy development without security, and cannot enjoy either without respect for human rights…to act on that understanding, we need a strong United Nations, and true solidarity among governments and peoples working together to fulfill those goals.” “Solidarity remains a crucial pillar of international cooperation. As markets expand and deepen, we have an opportunity to give new meaning to solidarity by enlisting new allies. Preparing the ground for investment and growth while at the same time forging new alliances may unlock the potential to successful development. At the same time, we have to rebuild the moral foundation and purpose of solidarity…Our duty is to new our efforts to make the case for solidarity; to strengthen not only its economic but also its moral underpinning.” Kofi Annan:“ John Paul II said, ‘Development and Solidarity are two keys to peace’.
Thank you all.
God bless!
Dr Robert Renatus Sanabam
President, ifop
r the promotion of the culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing is vital in combating poverty. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day for Human Solidarity. Solidarity has defined the work of the United Nations since its birth and its creation drew the peoples of the world together to promote peace, human rights, and social and economic development. It will serve to remind us about the importance of solidarity and how, guided by the spirit of human solidarity and a shared sense of justice and fairness. We shall make our own voluntary contributions in overcoming difficulties that challenge our world today. In 2005 it initiatiated in the fight against poverty.It celebrates our unity in diversity. It reminds governments to respect their commitments to international agreements. It raises public awareness of the importance of solidarity. It encourages debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals including poverty eradicationA day of action to encourage new initiatives for poverty eradication
In the Millennium Declaration world leaders identified Solidarity as one of the fundamental values essential to international relations in the twenty-first century and emphasized that “Global challenges must be managed in a way that distributes the costs and burdens fairly in accordance with basic principles of equity and social justice. Those who suffer or who benefit least deserve help from those who benefit most.”
In the context of globalization and the challenge of growing inequality, the strengthening of international solidarity and cooperation is indispensable for the realization of the Millennium Development Goals. To promote culture of solidarity and spirit of sharing was important for combating poverty the UN took the day seriously. The UN defined the concept of solidarity as the work of the United Nations since the birth of the Organization. The creation of the United Nations, drew the peoples and nations of the world together to promote peace, human rights and social and economic development. The organization was founded on a basic premise of unity and harmony among its members expressed in the concept of collective security that relies on the solidarity of its members to unite “to maintain international peace and security”. It is in the spirit of solidarity that the organization relies on “cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character” as well. (UN Charter)
In the area of human rights, the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights identifies increased and sustained effort of international cooperation and solidarity as necessary for the achievement of substantial progress in human rights. Moreover, the international community has often affirmed its “human solidarity with victims of violations of international law, including violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as well as with humanity at large.” (Commission on Human Rights Res. 2005/35). Resolutions on human rights underlined “the importance of mainstreaming the values of non-discrimination, equality, human dignity and human solidarity in the United Nations system.” (Commission on Human Rights Res. 2005/65)
Noe Governments increasingly recognized their responses to changing circumstances and their desires to achieve sustainable development and social progress. It requires increased solidarity, expressed through appropriate multilateral programmes and strengthened international cooperation. World leaders acknowledged that the implementation of the Programme of action depended on “solidarity, extending the concept of partnership and a moral imperative of mutual respect and concern among individuals, communities and nations.
Solidarity, as a central pillar of international cooperation, acquires new meaning in the face of globalization and growing interdependence. In particular, a globalizing world offers new opportunities to forge innovative alliances that can unleash the potential for broader and faster economic and social development. Among the more important aspects of solidarity at the international level are assistance, development aid and cooperation. Since concept of solidarity relates to the notion of cooperation, common rights and responsibilities as well as unity for the achievement of a common goal, it can be applied in many different spheres of human endeavour. Just as solidarity among workers unites them in their fight for better working conditions, it can also unite the global community in the fight against global threats such as terrorism or the HIV/AIDS pandemic, or to underscore our obligation to help the victims of natural and man-made disasters.
The successful campaign to ban landmines, for example, owed much of its success to the solidarity among all those who opposed the use of landmines, including governments, civil society organizations and individuals. In the face of the global threat of the AIDS pandemic, the spirit of solidarity created conditions which made antiretroviral drugs cheaper and more available to the poor. In the immediate aftermath of the Indian tsunami the international community undertook an immense relief effort that demonstrated how much can be achieved through global solidarity. It is also apparent that solidarity is increasingly indispensable in the fight against environmental degradation and poverty.
The International Human Solidarity Day serves to remind us about the importance of solidarity for the achievement of the internationally agreed agreements, including programmes of action of international conferences and multilateral accords. Only the international community guided by the spirit of human solidarity and a shared sense of justice and fairness can ensure sustainable social and economic development for all.
Quotes: “In our interconnected world, the human family cannot enjoy security
without development, cannot enjoy development without security, and cannot enjoy either without respect for human rights…to act on that understanding, we need a strong United Nations, and true solidarity among governments and peoples working together to fulfill those goals.” “Solidarity remains a crucial pillar of international cooperation. As markets expand and deepen, we have an opportunity to give new meaning to solidarity by enlisting new allies. Preparing the ground for investment and growth while at the same time forging new alliances may unlock the potential to successful development. At the same time, we have to rebuild the moral foundation and purpose of solidarity…Our duty is to new our efforts to make the case for solidarity; to strengthen not only its economic but also its moral underpinning.” Kofi Annan:“ John Paul II said, ‘Development and Solidarity are two keys to peace’.
Thank you all.
God bless!
Dr Robert Renatus Sanabam
President, ifop
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