The UN Secretary-General warns about the rise of the "law of the strongest" and systematic attacks on human rights worldwide.

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the UN, denounced on Monday, at the opening of a session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the rise of the "law of the strongest," which leads to a global assault on human rights. He emphasized that these aggressions are evident and often led by the most powerful leaders, resulting in the deliberate and strategic sacrifice of fundamental rights.

Guterres warned that when human rights are violated, the entire social structure collapses. He also highlighted the negative impact of technologies, especially artificial intelligence, which contribute to repression and amplify inequalities.

In the context of escalating conflicts and impunity, Guterres underscored the necessity to defend human rights, even in the face of difficulties.