Constitutional Court of Romania's President, Simina Tanasescu, said on Wednesday that affirming and safeguarding human rights goes beyond legal obligations, amounting to a moral duty that should guide everyone's behaviour.
"Adopted on 10 December 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was one of the greatest achievements of the United Nations (UN) and deeply marked the collective consciousness of humanity, emerging from a dark period. As a programmatic document, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights stands as a true moral heritage of humankind and contains provisions that place human dignity at the foundation of the inalienable rights of every person and of every free and democratic society. It has also allowed the establishment of an international day dedicated to human rights, as a message of hope and trust in their universal character and in their role as a minimum standard of protection for all human beings," Simina Tanasescu was quoted as saying in a CCR release sent to AGERPRES.
According to her, 10 December has become a day on which we reflect on a universal legacy that transcends time and borders.
"10 December has become a symbol of every individual's freedom, dignity and equality - a day to act collectively to ensure these ideals are fully realised. The affirmation and safeguarding of human rights go beyond legal obligations; they constitute a moral duty guiding the conduct of all - individuals, public authorities and international institutions alike - and serve as a fundamental benchmark for peaceful coexistence of people in every corner of the world," the CCR president emphasised.," the CCR president stressed.
Simina Tanasescu added that the protection of human rights has evolved steadily at global level, proving that rights are not "a chimera" but a reality that must continuously be upheld and strengthened.
"As in the past, today's immediate context confronts human rights with new challenges, including at global level. The erosion of democratic systems and social cohesion, declining trust in institutions, authoritarian political trends and the excesses of new technologies are only some of these challenges. Against them stands the legal shield provided by national constitutions and by international pacts and treaties. Constitutional jurisdictions play a decisive role in this regard, and the Constitutional Court of Romania stands out through case law that ensures real and effective protection of human rights. May human rights remain for each of us - and for all humanity - both a guaranteed ideal, including in legal terms, with a constantly renewed sense of responsibility, and an everyday reality, a source of trust and hope in a world becoming ever better," the head of the constitutional court added.
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