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Dignity and Justice for All of Us: Our Voices are Heard in Thailand reflects on the importance of the provisions contained in the
Declaration, and the meaning and relevance that these provisions continue to have for the Thai people, 60 years after their
endorsement. Each article in the Declaration features the voices of individuals, women, men, girls and boys for whom the right
enshrined in that article has particular relevance. These voices are followed by comments on the significance of each respective
article in the Thai context. These voices and comments do not intend to represent the views of the overall population living in
Thailand, but are instead individual voices and opinions of people from diverse walks of life.

The publication has been produced by Thai people for all the people living in Thailand. It should not be viewed as a study
conducted by the United Nations or recommendations from the international community. On the contrary, it was inspired by
Thai people, and contains experiences and recommendations shared by many Thai people throughout the country. It is the
result of a process of intense research, interviews and consultations that have taken place in different provinces, including
important workshops in Khon Kaen, Songkhla, and a final one in Bangkok. At these gatherings, ordinary people discussed and
reflected on both the positive developments since 1948 in terms of realizing their human rights, as well as the challenges that
still lie ahead.

The United Nations Country Team is proud to have had the opportunity to support the development of this publication, which
we hope will serve to further promote human rights in Thailand as well as inform new policy.

Ms. Gwi-Yeop Son
UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand

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