"We call on the Kuwaiti government to abide by international agreements it has signed respecting human rights, " Al-Humaidi said.

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He also halted the Bush-era military commissions, saying the US was entering a new era of respecting human rights.

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This living heritage, transmitted from generation to generation, gives communities and groups a feeling of identity and continuity, which is considered to be essential for respecting cultural diversity and human creativity.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The training includes elements that have not been central to the work of the Congolese army recently - such as understanding human rights, respecting the rights of women and peacekeeping.

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That said, as Americans and as Sikhs, we are committed to respecting the essential rights of every human.

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These experts in life sciences and social sciences release conclusions and recommendations on specific issues related to the application of scientific advancements while respecting the principle of dignity and freedom of the human being.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences