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Today is World Human Rights Day:

Everyone has right to be heard - UN Secy. Gen.

Everyone has the right to be heard and to shape the decisions that affect their community.

This right is enshrined in the Universal. Declaration of Human Rights and fully integrated in international law, especially in article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon said in a message to mark Human Rights Day. The message over the past century, we have made undeniable progress along the path of inclusion.

Yet far too many groups and individuals face far too many obstacles. Women have the right to vote almost everywhere, but remain hugely under-represented in parliaments and peace processes, in senior government posts and corporate boardrooms, and in other decision- making positions.

Indigenous people frequently face discrimination that denies them the opportunity to make full use of their guaranteed rights or fails to take account of their circumstances.

Religious and ethnic minorities - as well as people with disabilities or those with a different sexual orientation or political opinion - are often hampered from taking part in key institutions and processes. Institutions and public discourse need to represent societies in all their diversity.

More generally, in several parts of the world, we have seen alarming threats to hard-won gains in democratic governance. In some countries, civil society groups face growing pressures and restrictions.

Legislation has been introduced specifically targeting civil society organizations and making it almost impossible for them to operate. Champions of democracy have encountered new confrontational measures. We should all be troubled by such backsliding.

Even in societies with a good track record, there is room for improvement. No country has succeeded in ensuring that all its inhabitants are able to participate fully in public affairs.

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