The most important measure we must take in ensuring world peace is striking a balance between national security and human rights.
It is fair to say that international human rights law system has come a long way since the initial declaration of intent provided by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, there has been a proliferation of international treaties and covenants dealing with specific rights or addressing particular vulnerable groups e.g; The Genocide Convention, Refugee convention, Racial discrimination convention, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights convention etc .These treaties and covenants are supplemented by a strengthening force on regional mechanisms to promote and respect human rights .
Efforts to maintain and promote world peace is reflected in reports by human rights organizations, public debates and concerns by UN bodies which led to the appointment of a UN special Rapporteur on human rights and terrorism .