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Peru Justice Min: The dream of an equitable country is everyone's responsibility

17:10 | Lima, Dec. 10.

Justice and Human Rights Minister Ana Teresa Revilla on Tuesday affirmed that the dream of shaping a democratic, equitable, and supportive Peru is not just the responsibility of public officials, but also of every citizen.

In the ceremony to celebrate the Human Rights Week, the dignitary participated in the recognition of personalities and public organizations for their efforts defending human rights.

"The dream of building a democratic, equitable, and supportive country is not just the responsibility of public officials but also of all of us. Therefore, I am delighted to recognize the people who defend human rights," the cabinet member expressed.

In this sense, she noted it is necessary to guarantee everybody's rights. 

Thus, the sector currently promotes the 2018-2021 National Plan for Human Rights focused on 13 special protection groups.

The event was held at the Justice-Human Rights Ministry headquarters in the capital city of Lima.

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Published: 12/10/2019