And each of us can practice rights ourselves, treating each other without discrimination, respecting each other's dignity and rights.

We have lost an eloquent voice for human rights and human dignity and a champion for the least among us.

of great significance because it reflects the resolve of African women to end a cruel and unacceptable practice which violates the right of all girls to free, safe and healthy lives.

Be it in the West or the developing world, we are confronting grave problems in the violation of children's rights. We want to put a face on this crisis, rather than just have people feel sorry for the little children.

Northern Uganda presents a situation of extraordinary violation of the rights of children.

By ratifying the Convention, governments become legally bound to implement the rights therein.