At the 58th Human Rights Council session in Geneva, PM Luc Frieden reaffirmed Luxembourg's unwavering commitment to human rights, condemning violations by Russia and the forced displacement in Gaza while refraining from explicit criticism of US policies.

Dignity, solidarity, and equality for all people are non-negotiable, declared Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden during his address at the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Frieden reaffirmed Luxembourg's commitment to fundamental rights, stating: "Luxembourg will always stand with those who fight for freedom, democracy, and the fundamental rights enshrined in international human rights treaties."

He pointed out that not all nations uphold these principles, specifically calling out Russia: "For three years now, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council has been waging a deadly war against a sovereign country, thus violating one of the most fundamental principles of the UN Charter."

The Prime Minister also condemned the forced displacement of residents from Gaza, asserting that the world must be governed not by the rule of the strongest, but by the strength of the law. He also denounced the violations of women's rights in Afghanistan, describing the ongoing democratic setbacks as deeply concerning.

While Frieden refrained from directly criticising the United States under President Trump, he indirectly condemned any decisions regarding Ukraine made without Ukrainian involvement.

Despite the global challenges, Frieden expressed optimism for democratic change, citing student protests in Bangladesh and the recent change of government in Syria as signs of hope.

"It is up to us, as citizens and political leaders, to shape the future through our choices, decisions, and actions", Frieden concluded, emphasising the importance of individual responsibility in defending human rights and democracy.