Geneva — The UN Fee on Human Rights in South Sudan has expressed its profound sorrow on the passing of Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, Particular Consultant of the Secretary-Common and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
“Mr. Haysom’s life was marked by an unwavering dedication to justice, peace, and constitutionalism,” the Human Rights Workplace mentioned in a particular assertion on March 20.
Haysom died in New York Metropolis on March 19, on the age of 73.
“From his contributions to the Complete Peace Settlement, to his steadfast assist for the implementation of the Revitalized Settlement on the Decision of the Battle in South Sudan, he helped form the foundations upon which South Sudan’s seek for lasting peace continues to relaxation.”
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Haysom “introduced mental readability, political acuity, and principled management” to a few of the most advanced peace processes of our time and positioned that experience within the service of South Sudan.
The Human Rights Workplace mentioned he was deeply valued and was an indispensable companion to the Fee, by providing steadfast assist to its mandate and persistently affirming the centrality of human rights, accountability, and the voices of victims in South Sudan’s transition.
“His incisive political evaluation, strategic acumen, and openness to engagement knowledgeable constructive exchanges that deepened the Fee’s appreciation of battle dynamics. Along with mental rigour, he embodied nice humility, generosity, and humanity,” mentioned the tribute.
“A distinguished son of South Africa, his legacy was cast in a lifelong battle in opposition to injustice and a perception within the energy of regulation and dialogue to ship inclusive and transformative political settlements.”
Haysom’s tenure on the helm of UNMISS was dedicated to pursuing the uplifting objectives for South Sudan, mentioned the tribute.
“A real servant, his management impressed not solely these throughout the United Nations system but in addition all who search a simply and peaceable future for South Sudan,” mentioned the Human Rights Workplace, extending its deepest condolences to Haysom’s household, his family members, and colleagues at UNMISS.
“His legacy will endure and strengthen our resolve to proceed the pursuit of peace, justice, dignity, accountability, and a sustainable future for South Sudan – the nation he beloved.”
The Fee on Human Rights in South Sudan is an unbiased physique mandated by the UN Human Rights Council that was first established in March 2016, it has been renewed yearly since.
The commissioners had been appointed by the President of the UN Human Rights Council; they don’t seem to be UN employees and don’t obtain a wage for his or her work as Commissioners. They’re supported by a Secretariat based mostly in Juba, South Sudan.
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