The world celebrates 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
On this Monday 10th December 2018, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Busingye Johnston attended the diplomatic Cocktail celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, held by One-UN Rwanda.
As Guest of honour, Minister acknowledged the UN Resident Coordinator’s invitation to the Government of Rwanda to join the Nations in celebrating the collective achievements of the past seven decades since the adoption of UDHR on 10 December 1948.
Click here to read the speech by the Minister of Justice / Attorney General during the event.
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