On 26 September 2022 -7 October 2022, I had the privilege to attend the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. Before I say a few words about this meeting I would like to thank the Chairman-in-office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Honourable Zbigniew Rau, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions, Human Rights Honourable Matteo Mecacci, and all the staff members for organizing this great event. Also, I would like to thank the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Honourable Ms. Margareta Cederfelt, the Secretary General of OSCE Honourable Ms. Helga Schmid, and all honourable representatives of OSCE participating States, including representatives of inter-governmental organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders with relevant experience.
During those 10 days, participants addressed many problems and reported in detail what is going on with Democratic Institutions, the Rule of Law, Tolerance and Non-Discrimination, Fundamental Freedoms and other Humanitarian Issues that people are facing. Based on my observations and as many of you have already understood, many problems such as corruption and violations of human rights have increased even in Democratic countries like USA and Europe.
As an example we can mention the insurrection of January 6TH 2021, where following the defeat of then-U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election, a mob of his supporters attacked the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. There is also the recent Qatar corruption scandal in the European Parliament in which it is alleged that politicians, political staffers, lobbyists, civil servants and their families have been involved in corruption, money laundering, and organised crime. The states of Law enforcement authorities in Belgium, Italy and Greece seized about €1.5 million in cash.
There are many examples of human rights violations that are happening not only in undemocratic countries around the World but in USA and in many EU countries as well. The fact that democracy is at risk even in democratic countries shows that all governments and international organizations have a lot of work to do to preserve democracies first of all and then to help new countries in their process of democratization. OSCE has played a very crucial role when it comes to observing elections and tackling other issues. Election observation is one of the most transparent and methodical ways to promote and encourage democracy and human rights. Election Fraud is a big problem because countries can even start a civil war.
And now I want to talk a little about the War in Ukraine which was also the main focus during this 10 day meeting at Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. If anyone asks for my opinion, I still can’t believe that this war happened. And just the fact that it happened and is still going on shows how primitive we people can be, especially if we cut off electricity and stop playing football.
The Russo-Ukrainian War has started since February 2014, following Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine and supported pro-Russian separatists in the war in Donbas against Ukrainian government forces. In February 2022, the conflict saw a major escalation as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We have never been closer to WW3 than we are right now. Frankly speaking after WW2, United Nations Security Council should have guaranteed that there will never be another war. But as you already know some leaders tend to just cover up problems for some time then no wonder the same problems can appear some years later.
First of all, Russia should be more mature. Taking Ukraine and even the whole world will not solve the problems of Russia. The same goes for all countries around the world. Secondly NATO is not a threat for Russia because we haven’t heard so far that NATO troops have committed any atrocities or genocide in any country around the world. And thirdly Russia, China or any country that wants to invade other countries should understand that choosing to be independent is a right that all countries should have. There is a reason why most Ukrainians don’t want to be under the influence of Russia. If any country is so advanced and can provide for citizens around the world a high quality of life there is no need to invade any country because people themselves will go to live on that country or will ask, “Please Come and Invade Us. We Are Waiting For You.”
The war in Ukraine has displaced more than 14 million Ukrainians. Polish Government with current President Andrzej Duda has shown great support for Ukraine. Polish citizens have shown great generosity and have welcomed over 1.5 million refugees. USA, Canada, UK and other EU countries as well are supporting Ukraine fight for its Independence. For me, it is very sad that United Nations Security Council was not able to stop this war from happening. It means that UN needs to be redesigned in a way where they have more authority in preventing wars. Imagine if someone declares that they will rob a bank or hurt someone, hundreds of agents form Justice Department will rush in to prevent or arrest the dangerous suspect. But how come that nobody does anything when some world leaders threaten the world openly with nuclear weapons.
Endangering and forcing millions of peaceful people out of their homes is aggression on its own. Instead of moving out of their homes or enlisting to fight, if millions of citizens from Russia and Ukraine went to protest against the war, I am sure it wouldn’t even start. Diplomacy and peace talks should be the only solution until all parties find an agreement. I hope Russia and Ukraine sit down and reach a peace agreement as soon as possible because there is no room for wars or aggression in a civilized world.
I want to point out that wars, corruption and human rights violations will keep on happening unless we update our laws and we develop a very advanced system based on ADMIRAL LAWS which I have written in my book titled ‘’The Best Laws for a Better World’’.
To conclude, once again events like Warsaw Human Dimension Conference are very important because it enables us to address important issues, listen to one another and share our ideas. At the end of the day even though we come from different countries and backgrounds, we are all united in one aim which is to improve Democracy in many countries and to make this World a Better Place by improving the lives of citizens around the world.
Thank you and May God Bless all countries around the World with peace, prosperity, love and happiness.
