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Today we commemorate the life of Monsignor Oscar Romero, who was murdered for his vocal opposition to inequality, marginalization and injustice in El Salvador.
We honour all victims and survivors of gross human rights violations around the world.
We reaffirm and celebrate their dignity by acknowledging their experiences; by renewing our commitment to justice and remedy for them; and by pledging to do everything in our power to prevent any recurrence of such crimes.