THE Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, themed “Equality, Cooperation and Development,” opened in Beijing on Wednesday. It attracted over 300 participants from nearly 100 countries and international organizations, including U.N. agencies. In a congratulatory letter to the forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China stands for safeguarding human rights with security, advocates for promoting human rights with development, and stands for advancing human rights with cooperation in the spirit of mutual respect and equality. The advancement of global human rights causes can only be realized with the combined efforts of all members of the international society. Many participants have emphasized this point when sharing opinions at the forum. “We should spare no effort to ensure that the people of the world are the main actor, promoter, and beneficiary of the cause of human rights,” said Saint Cyr Mazangue, commissioner for international cooperation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic. In terms of international human rights cooperation, many participants underlined the role of the U.N. and its principles regarding human rights. Liu Xinsheng, a human rights expert with the U.N. Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, said that abiding by the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter is of paramount importance in global human rights management. (Xinhua) | 