I agree with those who argue that it is possible to distil from the religions of the world their common values and relevance. As far as I'm concerned I am involved in a complementary process with people who have a moral or spiritual commitment to human rights.

Today's human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow's conflicts.

The MDGs have been useful in moving human rights and development discourse together and in highlighting the need for greater accountability at all levels.

I'm not interested in scoring points or being over-critical of the US administration. I want to find the entry points to try and get it back on track so that the United States can get out of the present disastrous situation it's in, and back into being a constructive force for human rights in the world.

To make progress we have to build a multi-stakeholder process, harnessing the appropriate energies.

Human rights are inscribed in the hearts of people; they were there long before lawmakers drafted their first proclamation.

We now know that climate change is a driver of migration, and is expected to increase the displacement of populations.