During her remarks at this dual commemoration, Quiroz praised the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted on December 10, 1948. She emphasized that it is more than a text; it is a commitment, a solemn promise of humanity to itself. She highlighted its forceful reminder of the collective commitment to dignity, equality, and justice for all humans worldwide.
Quiroz also recalled the atrocities suffered by thousands of Chileans following the coup d'état on September 11, 1973. She acknowledged the dark period of repres