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The backbone of the freedom to live in dignity is the international human rights framework <\/a>. As defined by the Secretary-General, the rule of law requires that legal processes, institutions and substantive norms are consistent with human rights, including the core principles of equality under the law <\/a>, accountability before the law and fairness in the protection and vindication of rights (S\/2004\/616<\/a>, para. 6). <\/p>\n

\n Justice, including transitional justice <\/a>, is a fundamental building block of sustainable peace in countries in conflict and post-conflict situations. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ assists and supports countries in addressing serious violations of human rights and providing redress to victims upon their request. <\/p>\n

\n There is no rule of law within societies if human rights are not protected and vice versa; human rights cannot be protected in societies without a strong rule of law. The rule of law is the implementation mechanism for human rights, turning them from a principle into a reality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The backbone of the freedom to live in dignity is the international human rights framework . 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