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Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 6

Thailand. It also specifies clearer procedures Dr. Petcharamesree emphasizes that the
and criteria for applying for Thai nationality National Human Rights Commission has a
and/or legal status. The strategy is not aimed crucial role to play in enabling those who lack
at granting Thai nationality to all, but aims to recognition to petition for their legal status
guarantee legal status and equal access to and legal personality, as exemplified in the
justice for all people who live in Thailand, above case. She also notes that efforts should
regardless of their nationality. The effective be made to change people’s attitudes
implementation of this strategy depends on regarding human rights and tolerance. She
the commitment of the responsible officials asserts that silence and ignorance about
and the accuracy of data on people currently human rights violations have to be addressed.
living without legal status. Information In addition, she wishes to see a regional
dissemination is important to increase public human rights mechanism established.
awareness of the means at their disposal to
get their rights legally recognized and
protected.

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