This week in Geneva, global experts and policymakers gathered for an eye-opening side event during the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The event, titled "Promotion and Protection of the Right to Development," was co-hosted by the United Nations Association of China and the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations.
The panel emphasized that development is not merely an economic goal but a fundamental right that paves the way for all other human rights. Representatives from the diplomatic community, UN organizations, and civil society discussed how persistent global inequalities, protectionist trade practices, and geopolitical tensions are hindering sustainable progress.
Critics warned that unilateral trade measures and the weaponization of tariffs are undermining industrial growth and poverty reduction efforts, threatening key milestones of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This engaging conversation serves as a rallying call for a fairer, more inclusive global future—one where equitable development empowers communities worldwide. 🌍🤝
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Side event at 59th UNHRC session highlights global development equity
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