Skopje, 11 December 2023 (MIA) - Marking the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN must serve not only as a reminder of the importance, uniqueness, and timeless value of this document but also as a new impetus to increase our efforts in promoting and protecting human rights, Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani said at the high-level event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations in Geneva, as reported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In his address on Monday to the high-level government representatives of the UN member states, Osmani also presented North Macedonia's commitments regarding human rights, calling for efforts to revitalize the values of the Declaration through actions.

"The Republic of North Macedonia has submitted five national commitments and I will focus on the one concerning the strengthening of the independence of the justice system," Osmani said.

"Our relentless effort will be guided by internationally recognised basic principles on independence of the judiciary embedded in the new judicial reform strategy and the plan of action and accelerate digital transformation to further improve people-centric services and quality services by 2027, strengthening resilience against cyber threats and raising awareness of cybersecurity," Osmani noted.

"Combating corruption and improving integrity systematically, as well as enhancing inter-institutional coordination and collaboration among various governmental bodies, the prosecution, and the judiciary; transformative change in the lives of people with disabilities through the establishment of policies and services for inclusive disabilities, employment, and the transformation of all residential institutions into community-based services. The Government of North Macedonia is committed to achieving significant and sustained reform that will strengthen the independence and impartially of the judiciary by 2027," Osmani underlined.

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