Opening Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet 10 September 2018 Distinguished President, Director-General of the UN Office in Geneva, Excellencies, Colleagues and friends, It is an honour to be called to this mandate, to assist States to uphold the human rights of their people, in this year in which we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration is a commitment to values and policies that have delivered tremendous benefit to millions of people. This Council, my Office, and every Member State of the United Nations must continue to push