Community of Democracies Convening Group Statement for Human Rights Day
The Convening Group of the Community of Democracies joins in the celebration of Human Rights Day on December 10, 2004. The principles embodied in the Universal declaration of Human Rights are the cornerstone of a peaceful, secure and prosperous world. These values, which constitute common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, are central to democratic governance and are best protected by governments that are fully committed to the rule of law.
The Community of Democracies recognizes the fundamental importance of all human rights and the reinforcing mutual effects of and interdependence among peace, development, democracy and human rights. In both the Warsaw Declaration and 2002 Seoul Plan of Action, Community of Democracies countries have committed themselves to strengthening the development of democratic institutions throughout the world and to promoting and protecting all human rights as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. On Human Rights Day, these Community of Democracy nations commend all nations that have worked hard to build democracies and to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms. They recommit themselves to the development of democracy domestically and the promotion of democracy regionally and globally, in order to adhere to the principles laid out in this important Declaration.
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