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Bringing the Concept to Life

tions, provides a real opportunity for a breakthrough in creating a new demo-
cratic, peaceful and just international system based on the lofty principles of
the UN Charter.

14. I hope that your visit to Palais des Nations will help you not just to
learn more facts about the UN but also to better understand its spirit and its
major purpose. It is about freedom, equality and justice and the idea that all
people, regardless of their nationality, religion or colour of skin, can, and
should, live together on the planet in a friendly way. You will inherit the world
which your parents and grandparents have striven to shape and that you must
be ready to bear the burden of leadership.

Thank you for your kind attention.

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