UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HIGH LEVEL SEGMENT : THE POWERFUL AND EMPHATIC SPEECH OF MICHAELLE JEAN.

Michaëlle Jean, Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, delivered a strong and meaningful allocution, during the 31st session of the United Nation Human Rights Council. Representing 80 Francophone states and governments, she addressed the Human Rights Council by highlighting the problematic growing migrant crisis, in respect of the rights of individuals and equality.

 (GENEVA-SWITZERLAND)- Michaëlle Jean emphasised the severity of the refugee situation from a more personal perspective in comparison to many other speakers monday, by referring to her own experience of relocating and starting again. Underlining the emotional difficulties of having to cope with the trauma of starting again in a new place, with the fearful hope of being accepted or able to redefine oneself, Michaëlle Jean’s message was loud and clear.