The WPHRE comprises two phases within an Action Plan, so called as to more clearly string together and articulate governmental and non-governmental efforts surrounding a culture of promotion and safeguarding of human rights.
The vote on the new surveillance law on June 18th was one of the closest in parliament in recent years, and was initially postponed after more than one-third of the members of parliament (MPs) voted to send the bill back to parliament's defence committee for more amendments, most of which related to safeguarding individuals' rights.
Second, safeguarding the environment, for instance by ensuring that scarce resources are priced appropriately, and by strengthening environmental property rights, also contributes to sustainable economic growth (properly measured).