“War reflects the failure of our humanity. The pursuit of peace embodies humanity at its best.” unitednationshumanrights chief Volker Türk stresses that respect for human rights, international law and accountability are essential to breaking cycles of violence and building lasting peace. Speaking at the 63rd session of the #UnitedNations humanrightscouncil at ungeneva on Monday, he stressed: “Human rights are carriers of hope. They are a compass in turbulent times, and they offer concrete solutions to our challenges.” 📸: UN Human Rights Council/Suzanne Blaauw #HRC63 #StandUp4HumanRights