The International Seminar on Human Rights and Museology held in Beijing on Wednesday saw officials and staff of anti-fascist museums from around the world clamoring for an international union aimed at fostering better accord among nations and more thorough exchanges of research knowledge.
The seminar, sponsored by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development alongside the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance against Japanese Aggression, was attended by scholars, historians and curators from anti-war museums in 15 countries and regions, including Russia, Brazil, France, Belgium and China, among others, according to China Daily.
The seminar, which coincided with the 67th International Human Rights Day, focused on World War II and how countries have learned from it, leading to the advancement of human rights.
"History is the best textbook. We must always remember history, while staying on high alert for incorrect reactionary views of history," said Huang Mengfu, vice chairman of the foundation.
The attendees presented data and research that support the cause for peace among nations.
Cui Yuying, deputy chief of China's State Council Information Office, mentioned during his presentation China's contribution to human rights advancement.
"Next year is the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the victory of the world over fascism. Based on the progress we have made, I call all countries and regions to jointly safeguard that victory," Cui said.
The Chinese official added that "war is the most terrible disaster for human beings. To protect world peace and human rights, we must strongly protect the world order that was established after the World War II."