Why the world needs a UN leader who stands up for human rights

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SUMMARY:

Soldiers peacekeepers of the United Nations (recognized by the blue helmets) shot a family in Central African Republic, instead of protecting them. They shot a 61 year-old man and his son, and when the daughter ran to reach her wounded relatives, they shot her too. Moreover, there are other disappointing cases such as sexual explotation and abuse committed by the peacekeepers.

This case reflects that UN failed in protecting civilans, as in Syria or South Sudan. The UN Security Council seems to not accomplish with the purpose of take care of people's security: richest and powerful countries have always the last saying in politics. So many times, members of the Security Council vetoed efforts to respond Syrian or Yemen wars, where died almost 300.000 innocents.

Human rights, which seem controversial to talk about, are not protected by the UN, and this leads to instability. For this reason, the next Secretary-General who will replace Ban Ki-moon will have to know how to prevent mass violations, protect civilans in conflict and deal with the refugee crisis.

VOCABULARY:

Helmet: casc

Wounded: ferit

Vetoed: vetat

PERSONAL OPINION:

Who can guarantee the validity and protection of human rights if even UN soldiers does not meet their goals and, moreover, violate the universal rights? It seems impossible for us to reach a society of peace, not only because of the wars, but for the disappointing work of who are supposed to help. But like everything in this society, while money and power go above humanity, we won't achieve so much. In addition, we can not speak of democracy if there are countries with veto power. The UN has avoid so many conflicts that could break out, but does not meet the expectations at all.